Crude futures settle higher
March 07, 2026 | 15:36 |3989
Oil prices advanced on Thursday.
The West Texas Intermediate for April delivery increased by 6.35 U.S. dollars, or 8.51 percent, to settle at 81.01 U.S. dollars a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
Brent crude futures for May delivery gained 4.01 dollars, or 4.93 percent, to settle at 85.41 U.S. dollars a barrel on the London ICE Futures Exchange.
