Seeking Alpha | Crude Oil: Is $51.67 The Top? Seeking Alpha Crude oil recently traded to the highest price in 2016 when the nearby NYMEX futures contract traded to $51.67 per barrel. It has been a wild ride for the energy commodity since it made lows at $26.05 on February 11 - the price came within 43 cents of ... Following Saudi Arabia, Iran Hikes Crude Oil Prices For Now In the Saudi-Iran Oil Clash, Riyadh Gains an Edge |