Crude oil prices rise on coronavirus vaccine hopes
24.07.2020
MOSCOW (MRC) -- Crude oil futures were higher in Asia afternoon trade July 23 as the market reacted positively to news of further developments in the race for a COVID-19 vaccine, after they slipped overnight following a bearish US stock build, reported S&P Global.At 2:11 pm Singapore time (0611 GMT), ICE September Brent crude futures rose 13 cents/b (0.29%) from the July 22 settle at USD4