Oil prices were on track for a second straight annual gain for 2022, after a volatile year

The Brent crude oil price

150 dollars per barrel

125

100

24 February 2022

Russia invades Ukraine

75

50

Jan

2022

Mar

May

Jul

Sep

Nov

150 dollars per barrel

125

100

24 February 2022

Russia invades Ukraine

75

50

January 2022

March

May

July

September

November

Guardian graphic. Source: Refinitiv. Note: last traded price