Futures on the Brent oil futures with delivery in August 2021 at the London Stock Exchange ICE increased by 1.18% – to $ 72.15 per barrel, the trading platform data is evidenced, TASS reports.
The last time the price of Brent exceeded $ 72 per barrel in May 2019.
At the same time, WTI oil is more expensive to $ 69.39 per barrel (+ 1.12%), exceeding the figure of $ 69 per barrel for the first time since October 2018.