About the Brent Crude Oil Index
Brent crude oil is the global benchmark for upstream energy costs — the primary L0 signal in the PackIndex cascade model. It drives naphtha, which drives polymer resins, which drive flexible and rigid packaging costs. PackIndex tracks Brent daily.
North America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| USA | WTI $71 per barrel | PackIndex benchmark |
| Canada | CAD converted | Live FX at PackIndex |
| Mexico | MXN converted | Live FX at PackIndex |
Latin America Reference
| Market | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | BRL converted | Petrobras-linked |
| Mexico | MXN converted | Live rates at PackIndex |
| Colombia / Chile | COP / CLP | Live rates at PackIndex |
Brent Crude Oil — market activity since 2026-05-11
Since 2026-05-11, the PackIndex BRENT_CRUDE index recorded 24 price updates · 0 major moves since 2026-05-11. The current level and the recent path are available on the Essential plan.
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Common questions
What is the current brent crude oil price?
PackIndex puts brent crude oil at $107.9 $/bbl (24 price updates · 0 major moves since 2026-05-11 — live level on Essential).
What drives the brent crude oil price?
The PackIndex BRENT_CRUDE index is driven by movements in underlying commodity and energy markets.
How often is the brent crude oil price updated?
PackIndex updates the BRENT_CRUDE index weekly.
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