Crude oil comment: Europe’s largest oil field halted – driving prices higher

Since market opening on Monday, November 18, Brent crude prices have climbed steadily.

Starting the week at approximately USD 70. 7 per barrel, prices rose to USD 71.

5 per barrel by noon yesterday.

However, in the afternoon, Brent crude surged by nearly USD 2 per barrel, reaching USD 73.

5 per barrel, which is close to where.