OPEC oil price inches above $42
By DPA, Gaea News NetworkSunday, February 1, 2009
VIENNA - The price for oil produced by the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) rose to $42.04 Friday, the Vienna-based cartel announced Monday.
One barrel (159 litres) of OPEC-produced crude inched up by $0.83 at the end of last week.
OPEC calculates its basket price based on 12 brands produced by its members.
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