
Oil prices gained for a second session on Thursday, supported by worries over potential supply disruptions amid US sanctions on Russia, a larger-than-forecast fall in US crude oil stocks, and an improving global demand outlook.
Brent crude futures rose 23 cents, or 0.3 per cent, to $82.26 per barrel by 0731 GMT, after rising 2.6 per cent in the previous session to their highest since July 26 last year.
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