Question: what is the difference between brent and west texas 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.