Oil prices rise for fourth consecutive day

Oil prices rise for fourth consecutive day

SINGAPORE, 19th August, 2026 (WAM) -- Oil extended gains for a fourth day in Asia trade, with Brent and WTI near three-week highs.

Brent crude edged up 26 cents to around $91.28 a barrel, while US WTI crude rose 37 cents to around $85.31.

Both contracts closed Tuesday at their highest levels since July 24.