Brent climbs above $50 for first time since downturn struck

Oil in London climbed above $50 a barrel for the first time since the pandemic ground the global economy to a halt in a remarkable rally that few predicted would happen this soon.

Global benchmark futures surged 2.8% Thursday, reaching a nine-month high.

The rebound represents a startling turnaround for a market that was brought to its knees earlier this year by an unprecedented loss of demand.

Union Jack Oil plc (LON:UJO) is an onshore oil and gas exploration company with a focus on drilling, development and investment opportunities in the United Kingdom hydrocarbon sector.

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