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Oil Maintains Best Levels Since March

Oil prices surged on Tuesday, to close at its highest level since March, amid rising optimism about the rollout of Coronavirus vaccines.

In addition, hopes for a new stimulus package in the United States helped support crude prices during the second session of the week.

Brent crude futures for February delivery gained 47 cents, or 0.9%, to close at $50.76 per barrel.

Meanwhile, the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures for January delivery finished higher by 63 cents, or 1.3%, at $47.62 per barrel.

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