World oil prices up

As a result of e-commerce in London and New York stock exchanges, the world oil prices are rising, Gazeta.ru reports.

According to the source, the price for January Futures WTI oil increased by 1,27%, totalling to $57,41 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange (NYMEX).  

The price for January Futures Brent oil grew by 1,88% to stand at $63,37 per barrel on the London ICE Futures Exchange.

To note, one barrel equals 158,988 liters.