Question: what is the difference between west texas crude and brent crude?
Answer: In the United States, West Texas Intermediate is the preferred measure and pricing model. It is also slightly "sweeter" and "lighter" than Brent. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) is slightly lower in price than Brent. As of April 14, 2020, WTI was trading at $29.34 per barrel, while Brent traded at $33.04.