Crude futures settle higher


NEW YORK, July 22 (Xinhua) -- Oil prices climbed on Wednesday.

The West Texas Intermediate for September delivery went up 2.49 U.S. dollars, or 2.95 percent, to settle at 86.83 dollars a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude for September delivery gained 3.06 dollars, or 3.36 percent, to settle at 94.07 dollars a barrel on the London ICE Futures Exchange.

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