WTI Crude Returns to $100 Mark Amid Uncertain Middle East Peace Prospects
International oil prices rose on the 21st as contradictory information on US-Iran negotiations dampened hopes for a Middle East peace deal. London's Brent crude for July delivery reached $106.80 per barrel, while New York's WTI crude rose 2.2% to $100.39 per barrel, returning to the $100 level.
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(CNA London, 21st, Comprehensive Foreign Report) International oil prices trended higher today as contradictory information regarding the progress of US-Iran negotiations dampened market expectations for a Middle East peace agreement, with West Texas Intermediate crude returning to the $100 per barrel mark. As of approximately 11:30 GMT, London's Brent North Sea crude for July delivery rose by 1.7% to $106.80 per barrel. On the New York Mercantile Exchange, West Texas Intermediate crude for July delivery climbed 2.2% to $100.39 per barrel. (Translator: Chen Yan-Chun)
FAQ
國際油價今天為何上漲？
因為美國與伊朗的談判進展出現矛盾資訊，導致市場對中東和平協議的期望降低。
西德州中級原油（WTI）的價格變動如何？
上揚2.2%，來到每桶100.39美元，重回100美元關卡。
倫敦北海布倫特原油的價格變動如何？
上漲1.7%，來到每桶106.80美元。
新聞中提到的是幾月交割的期貨價格？
新聞中提及的是倫敦北海布倫特原油與西德州中級原油的7月交割價。
價格數據的基準時間是什麼？
截至格林威治標準時間11時30分左右。