Will Crude Oil Prices Remain Volatile for the Rest of 2026?

2026 has been a volatile year for the crude oil market. The year’s low came in early January, and the high in early March. At below $90 per barrel, NYMEX crude oil futures are near the midpoint of the 2026 trading range, and the odds favor continued volatility over the coming weeks and months and into 2027.Stacked oil barrels by JONGHO SHIN via iStock