OPEC crude price climbs up $2.22

Thursday, 27 March 2008, 19:30 IST
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Vienna: The price for crude oil produced by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) jumped by $2.22, the OPEC said on Thursday. On Wednesday, one barrel (159 litres) of crude from OPEC's 13-brand reference basket stood at $98.42, compared with $96.20 the previous day, the OPEC said. The 13-member cartel produces about 40 percent of the global crude output.
Source: IANS