Oil prices rise

Oil prices rose during Tuesday’s trading, continuing to gain for the fourth consecutive session, as developments in the Middle East are closely monitored.

By 06:44 GMT (09:44 Mecca time), Brent crude futures rose by 0.61% to reach $113.47 per barrel.

At the same time, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures increased by 0.08% to reach $102.96 per barrel, according to specialized energy platforms.