Crude futures notched back-to-back gains on Thursday, with prices finding support from growing tensions in the Middle East that raise the risk of supply disruptions in the oil-rich region.

BEIJING (Reuters) - Oil prices rose in early trading on Thursday on a decline in U.S. fuel inventories and a ratchetting up of tensions in the Middle East. Brent crude futures rose 40 cents, or 0.57%, ...

Oil prices climbed early Thursday as U.S. fuel inventories declined and geopolitical tensions escalated. Brent crude futures rose 0.57% to $71.18 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) ...

Iran has a history of responding to action by its Western foes with retaliation. In January last year, its armed forces ...