Oil price hike by 2%, as restrictions are eased in some US states

Oil prices increased by about 2% today, after more US states eased restrictions imposed to limit the outbreak of the new Corona virus, according to "SPA".

 

Brent crude futures, the world record for the nearest trading session maturity, ended up $ 1.32, or 1.95%, to settle at $ 68.88 a barrel.

US West Texas Intermediate crude futures jumped $ 1.20, or 1.86%, to settle at $ 65.69 a barrel.