Current price of oil as of October 19, 2026

On October 19, 2026, global unrest escalated with massive protests in France, the U.S., Tunisia, and Albania. In Brazil, Lula debated Flávio Bolsonaro before the presidential runoff. Meanwhile, Ukraine and Russia exchanged drone and missile strikes following Trump waiving sanctions on Moscow. In Gaza, a mass funeral was held for 75 Palestinians, while Israeli settlers attacked olive harvests. Additionally, current oil price fluctuations continue to impact global energy costs and the pricing of everyday consumer items.