Global Oil Prices Surge on August 1, WTI Crude Hits $86.80 Barrel
Global oil prices experienced an upward trend on August 1, 2026, with WTI crude oil rising to $86.80 per barrel and Brent reaching $87.93 per barrel.
Compared to July 31st, WTI oil increased by $2.77 per barrel, or 3.30%, while Brent crude oil rose by $0.92 per barrel, or 1.06%.
The price gap between Brent and WTI crude oil narrowed to just $1.13 per barrel, a significant reduction from the $2.98 per barrel mark on July 31st.
Petrolimex retail prices remained unchanged despite the global increase in oil prices.