OREANDA-NEWS. The cost of the August futures for Brent crude oil on the London ICE exchange is reduced by 5.6%, at the moment reaching $ 39.4 per barrel. This is evidenced by the data of the trading platform at 15:24 Moscow time.

At the same time, the price of WTI varieties is losing 6.5% and is trading at $ 37.18 per barrel. As of 15:30 Moscow time, Brent crude oil has fallen to $ 39.27 per barrel, which is 5.9% below the previous session close. The cost of WTI varieties fell already by 6.8% - to $ 37.06 per barrel.