WTI crude futures settle higher

NEW YORK, April 23 (Xinhua) -- Oil prices advanced on Tuesday.

The West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for June delivery added 1.46 dollars, or 1.78 percent, to settle at 83.36 U.S. dollars a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude for June delivery increased by 1.42 dollars, or 1.63 percent, to settle at 88.42 dollars a barrel on the London ICE Futures Exchange.