International oil prices slightly increased on the 3rd of the month.

As of the closing that day, the price of light crude oil futures for delivery in January 2026 on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose by 31 cents to close at $58.95 per barrel, an increase of 0.53%. The price of Brent crude oil futures for delivery in February rose by 22 cents to close at $62.67 per barrel, an increase of 0.35%.