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What is a barrel of oil?
A barrel is a standard unit of measurement for crude oil, equivalent to 42 US gallons or about 159 litres. The story mentions oil prices passing $91 a barrel, indicating the cost of this raw material. This benchmark price is a key indicator for global energy markets and influences many other prices.
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