Iran light crude up by $2.43

Petroleum Ministry website says Iran light crude price rose for the first time in February and hit $ 63 a barrel.

Iran average crude price has been $ 65.72 since 2018.

In February, average price for Iran heavy crude rose by $ 1.64.

The index reached $ 61.73 in the period for each barrel.

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