Oil prices rose in Tuesday trade as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continued to spur concern, but gains were limited on bearish demand sentiments and as the market waited for monthly reports from oil agencies.
Brent futures for May delivery was up 26 cents, or 0.3%, to $82.47 a barrel by 0408 GMT. The U.S. crude April contract rose 17 cents, or 0.2%, to $78.10 a barrel.
While the war between Israel and Palestinian group Hamas has not led to significant oil supply disruptions, Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthis have been attacking ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden since November in what they say is a campaign of solidarity with Palestinians.
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