Crude futures settle higher

NEW YORK, Sept. 9 (Xinhua) -- Oil prices climbed on Wednesday.

The West Texas Intermediate for October delivery went up 3.02 U.S. dollars, or 3.25 percent, to settle at 96.05 dollars a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude for November delivery gained 3.29 dollars, or 3.36 percent, to settle at 101.21 dollars a barrel on the London ICE Futures Exchange.