Brent crude futures for August gained 30 cents, or 0.4%, to $73.81 a barrel by 0051 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for July was at $71.96 a barrel, up 32 cents, or 0.5%
On Thursday, OMCs kept retail price of petrol and diesel unchanged.
A rise in the dollar reduces the appeal of commodities priced in the currency
Brent crude was up 66 cents, or 0.9%, at $74.65 a barrel by 0445 GMT, the highest since April 2019
U.S. crude gained 66 cents, or 0.9%, to $72.78 a barrel, after rising 1.7% in the previous session
Oil prices crashed in April last year when the Covid-19 movement restrictions hit their peak with the U.S. crude benchmark turning negative for the first time.
By Stephanie Kelly
OPEC+ producers have been gradually relaxing record output curbs in recent months.
The government is considering reducing taxes on vegetable oil imports after cooking oil prices hit record highs last month
Oil prices rose on Tuesday, with Brent gaining for a fourth consecutive session
U.S. West Texas Intermediate rose 27 cents to $71.18 a barrel. It hit a session high of $71.78 a barrel, its highest since October 2018.
Oil prices rose on Monday, extending three weeks of gains that have been underpinned by an improved outlook for fuel demand
Oil prices held near multi-year highs on Monday, underpinned by an improved outlook for demand as increased Covid-19 vaccinations help lift travel curbs
The IEA shocked the energy industry with its "Net Zero by 2050" report on May 18
US investment bank Goldman Sachs expects Brent crude prices to reach $80 per barrel this summer, betting that a recent oil market rally will continue
Brent crude futures fell 16 cents, or 0.22%, to $72.36 a barrel at 0558 GMT, after closing at its highest since May 2019 on Thursday
Brent crude futures fell 23 cents, or 0.3%, to $72.29 a barrel at 0145 GMT, reversing most of Thursday's climb to its highest close since May 2019
Brent futures rose 30 cents, or 0.4%, to settle at $72.52 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 33 cents, or 0.5%, to end at $70.29
Brent crude oil futures were up 18 cents, or 0.25%, at $72.40 a barrel by 1024 GMT,
Nickel has made 'harami' candlestick formation after sharp red candle, indicating selling momentum has subsided