Oil price climbs Tuesday as suppliers stick to output cuts


U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures gained 2.3%, or 75 cents, to US$34.00 as of 0057 GMT. There was no WTI settlement on Monday because of the U.S. Memorial Day holiday. Brent crude futures inched up 0.7%, or 23 cents to $35.76, adding to a 1.1% gain on Monday in thin holiday trading.

MELBOURNE: Oil prices rose on Tuesday on clear signs that producers are sticking to commitments to cut crude supply as more cars get back on the road with coronavirus lockdowns easing around the world.

U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures gained 2.3%, or 75 cents, to US$34.00 as of 0057 GMT. There was no WTI settlement on Monday because of the U.S. Memorial Day holiday.

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