The rise in world oil prices

Baghdad, Oil prices rose in early trading, today, Friday.

According to Reuters: Brent crude futures for March delivery rose 48 cents, or 0.6%, to $86.64 a barrel.

US crude prices rose 54 cents to $80.87 a barrel, up 0.7%.

Both closed up by 1% yesterday, Thursday, near their highest closing levels since September 1.

Source: National Iraqi News Agency