Oil prices edge higher on tight supply, firmer demand expectations


SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose on Wednesday, buoyed by tight supplies and the prospect of rising demand from the upcoming start of the summer driving season in the United States, the world's biggest crude consumer.

Brent crude futures for July rose 44 cents, or 0.4%, to $114.00 a barrel by 0619 GMT. Brent futures gained 0.1% on Tuesday and are up for a fifth day.

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