Oil prices up as US plan gains support

Oil prices rose on Thursday on supply concerns after US President Barack Obama cleared the first legislative hurdle in his race to win congressional backing for military strikes on Syria.

Published: Fri 6 Sep 2013, 10:49 AM

Updated: Sat 4 Apr 2015, 10:58 AM

Brent North Sea crude for delivery in October gained 44 cents to stand at $115.35 a barrel around midday in London.

New York’s main contract, West Texas Intermediate for October, gained 60 cents to $107.83 a barrel.

Oil prices up as US plan gains support

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