International crude oil prices rose on November 27, as markets weighed the prospects of a successful agreement in the Ukraine peace talks. Trading volume remained light amid the US Thanksgiving holiday closure.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for January delivery increased by US$0.45 (0.8%), reaching US$59.10 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude for January delivery rose by US$0.21 (0.2%) to US$63.34 per barrel.