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The Kobeissi Letter@KobeissiLetter · Oct 16, 2026 · Line chart

Crude Oil Brent Price

The Kobeissi Letter's line chart drew 301.4K views on X: 1.3x its typical post and #24 of 80 The Kobeissi Letter charts we track by views. Read Oct 18, 2026.

BREAKING: Brent crude oil prices surge above $112/barrel for the first time since May 6th.

Posted on X by @KobeissiLetter (The Kobeissi Letter), Oct 16, 2026. Source: x.com

Why it spread

This post from @KobeissiLetter spread because it hit a hot topic that week and came from a big source, reaching 108,593 views with 1,536 likes, 293 reposts, 56 quotes and 62 saves.

What worked

  • The post leads with a breaking news hook about Brent crude surging above $112/barrel for the first time since May 6th, which ties the chart to a timely market event.
  • It pairs the oil chart with a second inflation signal, US gas prices averaging $4.33/gallon, so the chart reads as part of a larger inflation story rather than a standalone price move.
  • It comes from a branded account with a visible source line and a top quarter source reach, which lends the chart credibility and helps it travel.

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How far did The Kobeissi Letter's "Crude Oil Brent Price" chart travel?

301,357 views, 4,323 likes, 778 reposts and 159 saves on X, read Oct 18, 2026. A normal post from @KobeissiLetter gets about 235.4K views.

What kind of chart is it?

A line chart. Crude oil Brent price shows intraday upward movement.

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