Oil prices have been very dossal to start 2026. In early Tuesday trade, both West Texas Crude and Brent Crude were trading slightly higher; at $60 and $64 per barrel respectively.
Oil prices started 2026 right where the left off in 2025. Patrick DeHaan with Gasbuddy.com said this is nothing new. He noted oil prices have held steady, below $60 a barrel for West Texas Crude, for months.