International oil prices rose slightly on the 18th.

As of the close of the day, the price of light crude oil futures for delivery in January 2026 on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose by 21 cents to close at $56.15 per barrel, an increase of 0.38%. The price of Brent crude oil futures for delivery in February rose by 14 cents to close at $59.82 per barrel, an increase of 0.23%.