Brent crude futures rose $1.29, or 1.2%, to $110.11 a barrel at 00:34 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude gained 97 cents, or 1%, to $98.12
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Oil prices rose as Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia increased tensions and led to US diplomatic withdrawals. Brent crude futures gained $1.29, while US West Texas Intermediate crude rose by 97 cents after the attacks. The US State Department has ordered the withdrawal of some family members from various missions in the region. There was a noticeable drop in US crude stocks last week, contrary to analysts' expectations.
