Oil prices rose this morning following the formation of new Italian and Greek governments, thereby easing Europe’s debt concerns and improving the global economic outlook.
Brent crude gained 37¢ to stand at $114.53 a barrel, while US crude rose 6¢ to $99.05, posting a sixth consecutive weekly gain.
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Oil markets were also affected by investor worries that Iran’s nuclear programme could worsen, reports Reuters.
