Oil prices rise after reports of attack on Saudi oil facilities

NEW YORK, March 25 (Xinhua) -- Oil prices climbed on Friday as reports of attacks on oil facilities in Saudi Arabia rekindled concerns over supply shortages.

The West Texas Intermediate for May delivery added 1.56 U.S. dollars, or 1.4 percent, to settle at 113.90 dollars a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude for May delivery increased 1.62 dollars, or 1.4 percent, to close at 120.65 dollars a barrel on the London ICE Futures Exchange.