Wti futures benefited from a softer dollar index

WTI futures benefited from a softer dollar index, making commodities more affordable to foreign buyers and supporting crude’s appeal on global exchanges. Brent crude futures closed up 42 cents, or 0.7%, at $64.53 a barrel by, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was up 40 cents, or 0.7%, at $60.88. Closing price of Brent, OPEC basket, and WTI crude oil at the beginning of each week from January 6, 2020 to September 29, 2025 (in U.S. dollars per barrel) WTI futures remain buoyed by active refinery margins, suggesting a robust downstream demand outlook. Analysts project that sustained margins could translate into steady price appreciation over the next two months.