Finance

WTI Crude Oil Is Virtually Certain to Hold Above $91 Through October 20

By Priced In News Staff

Source: Kalshi market “Oil Price (WTI) on Oct 20, 2026?”

virtually certain (99%)
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Leading outcome Above $91.49 99% Virtually certain · B likely → virtually certain
24h move 0.0 pts Above $91.49
Traded 24h $60K $64K all time
Resolves by 2026-10-20 Today
Source markets 4 4 markets · mixed

Where the money stands

Above $91.49 99% 0.0
Above $91.99 99% 0.0
Above $92.49 99% 0.0
Above $93.49 99% 0.0
Above $94.49 97% ▲ 8.0
Above $93.99 96% 0.0

Source markets for this story

What will WTI Crude Oil (WTI) hit in October 2026? Polymarket · ↑ $100 82% · +9.5 24h
Who wins the Senate pending oil below $85 before the midterms? Polymarket · Oil ≥ $85; D Senate 58% · -1.1 24h
Oil Price (WTI) on Oct 20, 2026? Kalshi · Above $91.49 99%
Who wins the Senate pending oil above or below $80 before the midterms? Polymarket · Oil ≥ $80; D Senate 63%
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