Oil prices rose by 0.33%-0.36%
As of May 18 (07:50, Moscow time), Brent Crude futures for July delivery rose by 0.33% to $69.69 a barrel.
Light Sweet Crude (WTI) futures for July delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose by 0.33% to $66.5, for June delivery - by 0.36% to $66.51 a barrel.
Oil prices are rising amid optimism over the commodity demand growth.