Brent crude futures climbed $1.62, or 2.16%, to $76 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude gained $1.63, or 2.31%, to $72 a barrel. Both benchmarks had already advanced about 3% on Tuesday after the United States withdrew the general licence that had allowed the sale of Iranian crude following the vessel attacks.

Brent crude futures rose 28 cents, or 0.39%, to $72.29 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained 29 cents, or 0.26%, to $68.84 a barrel. Both benchmarks had…

Brent crude futures climbed $1.62, or 2.16%, to $76 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude gained $1.63, or 2.31%, to $72 a barrel. Both benchmarks had already…