Crude oil futures price rises 0.48% to $52,47 and $49,95 in London and New York

As of 09:56, Monday July 31st, Brent Crude futures for Agust delivery rose 0.48% to $52,47 a barrel on the London-based ICE Futures Europe Exchange.

Light Sweet Crude futures on the New York Mercantile Exchange were also trading 0.48% higher from a previous session, at $49,95.