Crude oil futures were higher in mid-morning Asian trade May 30, with the ICE Brent crude marker on track for an eighth straight day of gains, as the outlook for oil remained bullish with refined product and gas inventories still tight and the US about to start its summer driving season.
At 10:09 am Singapore time (0209 GMT), the ICE August Brent futures contract was up 94 cents/b (0.81%) from the previous close at $116.50/b, while the NYMEX July light sweet crude contract was 93 cents/b (0.81%) higher at $116/b.
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