Azeri Light Crude Price Surges Above $97 Amid Global Market Volatility
The price of Azeri Light crude oil has increased to $97.12 per barrel on the world market, rising by $0.44 or 0.45%.
This increase was recorded during trading and marks a slight gain from previous days' prices.
Meanwhile, the price of October Brent futures stood at $94.43 per barrel.
The State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR) holds a significant stake in the production-sharing agreement for the Azeri-Chirag-Gunashli field block, where Azeri Light is produced.
Azerbaijan's state budget for this year is based on an average oil price of $65 per barrel, which is significantly lower than current market prices.