Crude oil prices continue rising

Crude oil prices rose by 0.83%-1.09%

As of December 7, 08:12 (UTC+3), Brent Crude futures for January settlement were trading 0.83 higher at $73.69 a barrel on the London-based ICE Futures Europe Exchange.

Light Sweet Crude (WTI) futures for January delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange rose by 1.09% to $70.25 a barrel.

Crude oil prices continue rising amid decreasing concerns over expansion of new coronavirus variant.