Oil prices rose 1 %, today, Monday, after strong data in the Chinese manufacturing sector, the largest importer of crude oil in the world, has strengthened the optimism about fuel demand, despite the continuing fog for economic growth due to possible American customs duties.
Brent crude increased 76 cents or one percent to $ 73.57 a barrel.
West Texas Intermediate crude rose 75 cents or 1.1 percent to $ 70.51 a barrel.