Oil prices extend gains after draw in U.S. stocks


SINGAPORE: Oil prices climbed on Thursday, extending the previous day's solid gains after a larger-than-expected drawdown in crude oil stocks in the United States, the world's largest oil consumer.

Brent crude oil rose 18 cents, or 0.2%, to $75.64 a barrel by 0340 GMT, after settling up 2.5% the previous day.

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