Today's crude oil price: WTI is down at the start of Europe

Early in the European session on Friday, the price of West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil drops. WTI is now trading at $65.82 a barrel, down from $65.89 at the closing on Thursday.

After closing at $68.29 on the previous day, the Brent Oil Exchange Rate (Brent crude) is now trading at $68.27, further losing momentum.