OPEC oil price gains over $2
By IANSThursday, March 5, 2009
VIENNA - The price for oil produced by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) jumped by $2.02 Wednesday, the Vienna-based organization announced Thursday.
One barrel (159 litres) of OPEC-produced crude stood at $43.79 Wednesday.
OPEC calculates a basket price based on 12 brands produced by its members.
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