Oil Rises By Over 1%, With Brent Reaching $88.52 Per Barrel

August 14, 2026

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NEW YORK, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM – 15th Aug, 2026) Crude oil prices climbed over 1% to settle higher on Friday.

Brent futures gained $1.45, or 1.67%, to settle at $88.52 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) finished at $82.40 a barrel.

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