Finance

WTI Crude Oil Is All but Certain to Hold Above $81 Through Early October

By Priced In News Staff

Source: Kalshi market “Oil Price (WTI) on Oct 8, 2026?”

virtually certain (99%)
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Leading outcome Above $81.49 99% Virtually certain · B leaning yes → virtually certain
24h move ▲ 2.0 pts Above $81.49
Traded 24h $58K $62K all time
Resolves by 2026-10-08 Today
Source markets 3 3 markets · mixed

Where the money stands

Above $81.49 99% ▲ 2.0
Above $81.99 99% 0.0
Above $82.49 99% 0.0
Above $82.99 99% 0.0
Above $83.49 99% 0.0
Above $83.99 99% 0.0

Source markets for this story

What will WTI Crude Oil (WTI) hit in October 2026? Polymarket · ↑ $95 70% · +12.0 24h
Oil Price (WTI) on Oct 8, 2026? Kalshi · Above $81.49 99% · +2.0 24h
Crude Oil all time high by...? Polymarket · December 31 10%
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