Record #6331
The price of oil will rise above $100 per barrel during the remainder of 2026
CorrectRecorded occurrence
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Occurrence 1 of 1 · source record #6331 The Young Turks · Meloni Ditches Trump - April 15, 2026
Original quoteSo the Guardian estimated just how much in extra profit the top 100 companies would make if the price of oil remains at $100 a barrel for the rest of 2026. So it is likely that the price per barrel is actually going to go up higher than that.
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How the call settles
Benchmark crude oil settles above $100 per barrel at some point during the remainder of 2026
Our reasoning
YES on the research record because After April 16, 2026 benchmark crude repeatedly settled well above $100: Brent settled $118.03 on April 29 and $114.01 on April 30 (intraday high $126), and Brent again closed above $100 ($100.69) on July 23, 2026.. Applied stored rule: Benchmark crude oil settles above $100 per barrel at some point during the remainder of 2026.
Outcome evidence
After April 16, 2026 benchmark crude repeatedly settled well above $100: Brent settled $118.03 on April 29 and $114.01 on April 30 (intraday high $126), and Brent again closed above $100 ($100.69) on July 23, 2026.
Outcome date: 2026-04-23
Verdict recorded: 2026-08-09
Basis: research