World oil prices rise slightly

Oil prices rose after falling by more than 2% the day before, Report informs referring to trading data.

The cost of September futures for Brent crude on the London ICE Futures exchange was $68.76 per barrel, which is $0.12 (0.17%) higher than at the close of the previous trade.

WTI oil futures for August on electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX) rose by $0.15 (0.23%), to $66.72 per barrel.

Market participants continue to monitor geopolitical news and the situation in international trade, assessing new statements from Washington regarding duties.