BEIJING: Oil seesawed between modest falls and gains on Wednesday as traders weighed the impact on prices stemming from escalating geopolitical tensions, concerns over tepid demand and a stronger dollar.
The front-month March contract for Brent crude rose 4 cents to $79.59 a barrel at 0712 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude also ticked up 4 cents to $74.41 a barrel.
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