Oil maintains gains on supply risks and US plan to refill strategic reserves

Oil maintains gains on supply risks and US plan to refill strategic reserves

Oil prices pushed higher for a second day on Wednesday, buoyed by sanctions-related supply risks, hopes of a U.S.-China trade deal and news that the U.S. is seeking oil for delivery to its strategic reserves. Brent crude futures rose 18 cents, or 0.29%, to $61.50 a barrel as of 0137 GMT, while U.S. West Texas … Read more