Oil jumps to its highest level in more than 6 weeks

Oil prices rose today by more than 1.5%, reaching their highest levels in more than six weeks.

By 00:11 GMT, Brent crude futures rose $1.93, or 2%, to $96 per barrel, the highest level since June 8.

Brent crude ended yesterday’s session higher by more than three dollars, closing at $94.07 per barrel.