MOSCOW, July 12, 2023 (BSS/TASS) - Brent oil futures with the settlement in September 2023 climbed above $79 per barrel at the London-based ICE for the first time since May 2, 2023, according to market data.

Brent prices gained 1.62% to $79.05 a barrel.

WTI oil futures edged up by 1.43% to $74.5 per barrel.