Oil prices rise amid Middle East tensions and decreased Russian exports

Oil prices climbed on Monday after a drone attack on U.S. forces in Jordan added to worries over supply disruption in the Middle East as Houthi rebels stepped up their attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, hitting a Trafigura-operated fuel tanker.

Risks of a widening conflict in the Middle East come at the same time that Russian refined product exports are set to fall, with refineries and a major oil terminal under repair following drone attacks by Ukraine.

Brent crude futures rose 26 cents, or 0.3%, to $83.81 a barrel by 0740 GMT after hitting a session-high of $84.80. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures gained 23 cents, or 0.3%, to $78.24 a barrel after reaching an intraday high of $79.29 earlier in the session.

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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