Oil prices rose on Wednesday, extending gains from the previous session as improved risk appetite provided support despitedata showing an unexpected rise in U.S. oil inventories last week and a weaker demand outlook due to rising COVID-19 infections.
Brent crude futures gained 84 cents, or 1.2%, to $70.19 a barrel at 0840 GMT, having hit a session low of $68.63 a barrel.
U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose by 84 cents, or 1.3%, to $68.04 a barrel, after falling to $66.44 a barrel earlier on Wednesday.
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