Oil rises for fourth straight day on supply uncertainty

Brent and WTI both edged higher in early Asian trade, extending a four-session winning streak.

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Oil rose for a fourth straight session in early Asian trade, with Brent climbing to $91.28 per barrel and WTI reaching $85.31. Both benchmarks closed at their highest levels since 24 July in Tuesday's session, as supply uncertainty continued to support prices.

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  • Brent crude rose 0.29% to $91.28 per barrel on Wednesday
  • WTI futures added 37 cents to reach $85.31 per barrel
  • Both contracts hit their highest settlement since 24 July on Tuesday

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Oil prices extended their gains on Wednesday, rising for a fourth consecutive session in early Asian trading as uncertainty over global supply kept markets on edge.

Brent crude futures climbed 26 cents, or 0.29%, to $91.28 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate futures added 37 cents to reach $85.31 per barrel.

Both contracts had settled at their highest levels since 24 July in Tuesday’s session, building on a run of gains that reflects persistent questions around supply.