Olieprijzen 8 mei 2026: Brent stijgt naar $104,07 per vat

Oil prices reached $104.07 per barrel on May 8, 2026, marking a $3.62 increase from the previous day and approximately $40 higher than a year earlier. The article explains that oil prices are driven by supply and demand dynamics, with factors like economic concerns and geopolitical tensions causing rapid market shifts. Gas pump prices are influenced by crude oil costs alongside refining, transportation, taxes, and retailer markups, meaning oil price increases typically translate quickly to higher fuel costs at the pump.