Brent oil, which serves as a benchmark for Angolan exports, was the third most expensive in the world among 13 crudes from the members of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), only surpassed by Algeria and Equatorial Guinea.
According to the OPEC monthly report published this week, among the 13 types of oil that make up the OPEC reference basket, the Angolan Sunflower crop reached US$127.03 in June, also having the highest rise in monthly terms (11, 5% compared to May).
In the first six months of 2022, Angolan oil was also among the most expensive, settling at an average price of US$109.94 (US$65.29 in the same semester of 2021).
At the top of the most expensive was Algerian oil (Sahara Blend), with a barrel trading at US$128.31, followed by Equatorial Guinea (Zafiro), at US$127.10, according to Lusa.