Hormuz-bypass Murban hits $118, outpacing Brent and WTI declines

Last updated: October 26, 2026 | 07:40

Based on market data at about 10:50 am Monday (Oct. 26) in Beijing, WTI crude traded at $101.1 per barrel, down 2.08% (-$2.15), while Brent crude slipped $2.15 (1-.84%) to $114.6, as per OilPrice.com. X | @SPGEnergyOil

Global oil benchmarks retreated from their highest levels in nearly six months in early Asian trade on Monday (Oct. 26, 2026).

UAE’s Murban crude, however, bucked the trend and climbed above $118 a barrel.

Below are the numbers (as of 10:50 am Beijing time), as per OilPrice.com:

Brent’s decline of $2.15 puts it back near where it traded in the middle of last week.…