TASS20.04.2026Business1 dk okumaRussia
Brent Crude Oil Futures Rise Above $97 Per Barrel on London ICE
En resumen
- Brent crude oil futures for June 2026 delivery rose 5.5% to $97.5 per barrel on London's ICE, while WTI crude futures increased 5.35% to $88.49 per barrel.
- The trading occurred on April 19, 2026.
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Por qué importa
Oil prices have been volatile in 2026 amid ongoing geopolitical tensions and supply concerns. This price surge represents a significant daily gain for crude oil futures.
Tamaño de fuente
MOSCOW, April 20. /TASS/. The price of futures contracts of Brent crude oil for June 2026 delivery has increased over $97 per barrel on London's ICE, according to trading data. As of 1:00 a.m. Moscow time (10:00 p.m. GMT, April 19) the Brent price was up by 5.5% at $97.5 a barrel. As of 2:38 a.m. Moscow time (11:38 p.m. GMT, April 19) the Brent price was at $96.62 per barrel. Meanwhile the price of futures contracts of WTI crude oil for June 2026 delivery was up by 5.35% at $88.49 per barrel.
Preguntas abiertas
- What is driving the sudden price increase?
- Will prices continue to rise?
- How will this affect global energy markets?
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This article was originally published by TASS.
