Oil prices rise as geopolitical risk exacerbates supply concern

TOKYO — Oil prices rose in early Asian trading on Monday on concern over tighter global supply brought about by escalating conflict in the Middle East and between Russia and Ukraine, while a shrinking U.S. rig count added to upward price pressure. Brent crude futures had climbed 24 cents, or 0.3 percent, to $85.67 a Read The Rest at :