brent crude

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What does brent crude mean?

A major trading classification of sweet light crude oil that serves as one of the benchmark prices for oil purchases worldwide.

Where does brent crude come from?

Originally produced from the Brent oilfield in the North Sea, itself named after the brent goose.

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