Often called a global benchmark, this light, sweet crude from the North Sea helps price two-thirds of the world's oil. Refiners turn it into petrol, diesel, and jet fuel, while traders, airlines, and shipping firms rely on it to hedge costs. Its value also shapes inflation and energy policy worldwide.
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