Oil Prices See Mixed Trend: US Crude Up 0.33% to $81.52, UK Brent Climbs to $87.74, UAE Murban Drops 2.32%
Natural gas jumps 1.39% to $2.76/MMBtu as geopolitical tensions keep global energy markets volatile
**Article:**
NEW YORK: Global oil markets witnessed a mixed trend on Friday as US crude oil prices edged up 0.33% to settle at $81.52 per barrel.
British Brent crude posted a stronger gain of 0.77%, reaching $87.74 per barrel amid ongoing supply concerns.
In the natural gas market, prices surged 1.39% to $2.76 per MMBtu, reflecting increased demand and market uncertainty.
However, UAE’s Murban crude bucked the trend, falling 2.32% to $88.02 per barrel.
Analysts say global oil prices remain volatile due to persistent geopolitical tensions impacting supply chains and investor sentiment across energy markets.
The divergent movement in crude benchmarks highlights the complex dynamics currently driving the global energy sector.
Source: Market Data, August 15, 2026
Oil Prices Mixed: US Crude $81.52, Brent $87.74, Murban Falls
| Commodity | Price | Change |
| — | — | — |
| US Crude WTI | \$81.52/barrel | +0.33% |
| UK Brent Crude | \$87.74/barrel | +0.77% |
| Natural Gas | \$2.76/MMBtu | +1.39% |
| UAE Murban | \$88.02/barrel | -2.32% |
