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Brent crude at $105.72 per barrel

Brent crude at $105.72 per barrel

Oil prices recorded a slight increase at settlement on Thursday. Brent crude futures rose by 9 cents or 0.09 percent, reaching $105.72 per barrel at settlement. Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate crude futures increased by 15 cents or 0.15 percent, settling at $101.17 per barrel.

May 15, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Slight Decrease in Gold Prices

Slight Decrease in Gold Prices

Gold prices fell slightly yesterday, Thursday, with spot gold dropping by 0.4 percent to $4669.48 per ounce. U.S. gold futures for June delivery also decreased by 0.4 percent, settling at $4685.30. The dollar index rose by 0.3 percent, making gold, priced in U.S. dollars, more expensive for holders of other currencies.

May 15, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Meeting to Study Mechanisms for Directing Investment Towards Sectors with Rising Import Bills

Meeting to Study Mechanisms for Directing Investment Towards Sectors with Rising Import Bills

A coordination meeting was held between the Ministry of Foreign Trade and Export Promotion and the Algerian Investment Promotion Agency to study mechanisms for directing investment towards sectors with rising import bills, according to a statement from the ministry. This meeting, which is part of the national policy to substitute imports and enhance national production, took place yesterday, Thursday, at the ministry's headquarters, between the sector minister, Kamel Rezig, and the agency's director general, Omar Rekach, in the presence of officials from both sides, the same source added.

May 15, 2026radioalgerie.dz
Mandatory Condition for Importing Goods... No Shipping Without Bank Localization!

Mandatory Condition for Importing Goods... No Shipping Without Bank Localization!

The Bank of Algeria has begun tightening control measures on import operations by imposing a new condition that requires economic operators to carry out bank localization before shipping goods from foreign suppliers, in a move aimed at reducing any violations or illegal financial transfers. According to a directive numbered 01/2026 issued on May 14, 2026, by the Bank of Algeria, which was reviewed by 'Echorouk', all import operations have become subject to a new strict procedure related to prior bank localization before shipping goods from foreign suppliers. Tightening control over transport d...

May 14, 2026echoroukonline.com
New Banking Procedures for Import Operations and Their Details!

New Banking Procedures for Import Operations and Their Details!

The Bank of Algeria has begun tightening control measures on import operations by imposing a new requirement that obliges economic operators to carry out bank localization before shipping goods from foreign suppliers, in a move aimed at reducing any violations or illegal financial transfers. According to a directive numbered 01/2026 issued on May 14, 2026, by the Bank of Algeria, which was reviewed by 'Echorouk', all import operations for goods are now subject to a new strict procedure related to prior bank localization before shipping goods from foreign suppliers. The directive issued by the General Directorate of Currency at the Bank of Algeria aims to enhance control over foreign trade operations and track financial flows...

May 14, 2026echoroukonline.com
Pre-localization Mandatory Before Shipping

Pre-localization Mandatory Before Shipping

The Bank of Algeria has begun tightening control measures on import operations by imposing a new requirement that obliges economic operators to carry out bank localization before shipping goods from foreign suppliers, in a move aimed at reducing any violations or illegal financial transfers. According to a directive numbered 01/2026 issued on May 14, 2026, by the Bank of Algeria, which was reviewed by 'Echorouk', all import operations have become subject to a new strict procedure regarding prior bank localization before shipping goods from foreign suppliers. The directive issued by the General Directorate of Currency of the Bank of Algeria aims to enhance control over foreign trade operations and track financial flows.

May 14, 2026echoroukonline.com
"Algerian Desert Blend" Tops List of Most Expensive Arab Crude Oils

"Algerian Desert Blend" Tops List of Most Expensive Arab Crude Oils

"Algerian Desert Blend" topped the list of Arab crude oil prices in April 2026, according to the monthly report from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), with a price of $133.4 per barrel, marking the highest level among the basket of Arab crudes. According to the OPEC monthly report data, this performance comes amid varying prices of Arab crudes during the same period, with Libyan Seder crude ranking second at $125.75 per barrel. Read the full content on Echourouk Online.

May 14, 2026echoroukonline.com