Tunis:Oil prices rose nearly 2 percent at settlement on Monday as developments in the Middle East overshadowed the potential for increased market supplies. This follows US President Donald Trump's praise for renewed Russian diesel exports and an energy infrastructure ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv.
According to Qatar News Agency, Brent crude futures increased by $1.93, or 1.8 percent, reaching $106.65 a barrel, marking their highest level since September 15.
Meanwhile, US West Texas Intermediate crude saw an increase of $1.89, or 2 percent, settling at $93.74 a barrel.
