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Brent December futures rise 1.5% to $115.90/bbl as EU carbon climbs to €89/t

29 Oct 2026 · 1 min read · By Megawise Market Watch

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December Brent crude gained 1.5% to $115.90/bbl, while carbon emissions allowances advanced 70 cents to €89/t.

At a glance
What changed

Brent for December rose 1.5% to $115.90/bbl, and CO2 allowances added 70 cents to reach €89/t.

Why it matters

Crude oil and carbon prices both feed into energy and generation costs for importers and emitters.

What to watch

Whether Brent holds above $115/bbl and whether carbon allowances extend their gain beyond €89/t.

Oil and carbon prices both moved higher in the latest session. Brent crude for December delivery rose 1.5% to $115.90/bbl.

In the carbon market, CO2 emissions allowances advanced 70 cents to €89/t.

Market snapshot

  • Brent crude (December): up 1.5% at $115.90/bbl
  • Carbon emissions (CO2): up 70 cents at €89/t

Brent remains well above the $100/bbl level, which keeps fuel costs elevated for energy importers. Carbon allowance prices add a separate cost component for power generators and industrial emitters exposed to carbon pricing.

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