Brent crude prices recorded a rise in futures contracts; Due to the tense situation in Kazakhstan, and coinciding with the decline in production in Libya.
Brent prices reached $82.47 a barrel, with prices reaching their highest levels since late November.
“Brent” and US crude are heading towards recording a six percent increase in the first week of this year. It is possible that demand will be affected by the rapid spread of the Omicron mutant of the Corona virus.