The world price of oil today, August 19; Brent was 79 dollars and 29 cents

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Accordingly, the price of a barrel of Brent North Sea oil today increased by 13 cents equal to 0.16% to 79 dollars and 29 cents. US West Texas Intermediate oil is trading at $76 and 34 cents with 15 cents equivalent to 0.20% increase.

Both of these oil indices increased by more than 3% in the last week.