Crude oil futures gain slightly to $72.23 in London and to $65.53 in New York

As of August 21, 08:08 (UTC+3), Brent Crude futures price rose 0.01% to $72,23 a barrel on the London-based ICE Futures Europe Exchange.

Light Sweet Crude futures on the New York Mercantile Exchange were trading 0.17% higher at $65.53 a barrel.