Oil rebounds

West Texas Intermediate futures rose more than 3% to trade above $97 a barrel. Shanghai has eased lockdowns for some housing complexes, but most people remained confined to their homes, and authorities have indicated they will reimpose restrictions if virus cases climb. Oil has now given up almost all its gains since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in late February.

As of 06:27 GMT, US crude futures due in May rose 1.86% to $96.94 a barrel, while Brent futures rose 1.95% to $101.19 a barrel, as the dollar index rose 0.09% to 100.13.

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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