brent

Brent is a term with several distinct uses. It is commonly used as a masculine given name and as a surname of English origin, and it has been borne by various figures in public life. Notable people named Brent include the American actor Brent Spiner; the American sportscaster Brent Musburger; the Canadian comedian Brent Butt; and the Canadian-American hockey defenseman Brent Seabrook.

Geography: In the United Kingdom, the London Borough of Brent is a local government district in northwest London. The name is also associated with the River Brent, a river in London and surrounding counties that feeds into the region’s watershed.

Oil market: In energy markets, Brent crude is a major grade of North Sea crude oil that serves as a global price benchmark for purchases of crude oil. The benchmark’s name derives from the Brent oil field in the North Sea. Brent crude is used to price many types of oil and is often quoted alongside benchmarks such as WTI and Dubai/Oman.