Global crude oil prices climb nearly 1 dollar

Global crude oil prices climbed nearly 1 dollar each yesterday after industry data showed a larger than expected draw-down in US crude inventories and on expectations demand will rise as vaccination roll-outs



widen.

 

So, Brent oil advanced 92 cents, to trade at 74.52 dollars a barrel. US crude futures added 98 cents, to 71.44 dollars a barrel.