OIL prices edged ahead for a second session on Friday, buoyed by stronger-than-expected U.S. economic growth and hopes of a rapid recovery in Chinese demand as COVID-19 cases and deaths plunged from last month's peak levels.
Brent futures gained 18 cents, or 0.2%, to $87.65 a barrel by 0724 GMT, while U.S. crude rose 22 cents to $81.23 per barrel, a 0.4% gain. Both benchmarks had gained more than 1% on Thursday.
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