Oil prices climb as Iran nuclear talks drag, summer demand aids


SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose on Monday, underpinned by strong demand during the summer driving season and a pause in talks to revive the Iran nuclear deal that could indicate a delay in resumption of supplies from the OPEC producer.

Brent crude for August gained 23 cents, or 0.3%, to $73.74 a barrel by 0622 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for July was at $71.94 a barrel, up 30 cents, or 0.4%.

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