Oil prices ended Wednesday higher after data showed an unexpected decline in crude inventories in the United States.
Brent crude futures for December delivery rose by 74 cents, or 1.8%, to finish at $42.30 per barrel.
The global benchmark crude oil posted a 9.6% monthly decline, which is the first since April. This has led to a 0.5% decline during the third quarter (Q3) of 2020.
Meanwhile, the US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures for November delivery added 93 cents, or 2.4%, and closed at $40.22 per barrel, falling 5.6% in September and rising by 2.4% in Q3 of 2020.