Expectations of supply shortages and interest rates rise in global oil prices

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Expectations of supply shortages and interest rates rise in global oil prices

Investors focused on oil prices as Moscow banned fuel exports amid concerns of supply shortages and possible demand weakening from interest rate hikes.

Brent crude futures increased by 0.5% to $93.75 a barrel at 0110 GMT, after a 3-cent drop on Friday’s settlement.

US West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose for a second consecutive session, trading at $90.53 per barrel, up 50 cents or 0.6 percent.