Oil prices rise on China growth, Middle East tensions


OIL prices rose on Tuesday after data showed China's economy grew faster than expected, while heightened tensions in the Middle East also kept markets on edge after Israel said it would respond to Iran's weekend missile and drone attack.

Brent futures for June delivery rose 20 cents, or 0.2%, to $90.30 a barrel by 0757 GMT. U.S. crude futures for May delivery rose 21 cents, or 0.3%, to $85.62 a barrel.

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