Brent crude rose 10.1% week-on-week to 125.44 $/bbl

Brent crude: 125.44 $/bbl (6 October 2026) · 113.96 $/bbl (29 September 2026) · +10.1%.

What does it mean?

Oil is one of the indicators used to track input costs for polyester and other synthetic fibres. For curtain, sheer and upholstery producers with a high synthetic share it is a cost-side signal to monitor. No impact ratio is calculated in this item; it is a monitoring note.

What should members do?

Review the validity period of open price quotations and ask your polyester yarn supplier for an updated price confirmation.

Source: U.S. EIA (FRED DCOILBRENTEU) · 6 October 2026