WTI crude oil posted a strong weekly gain as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and fears over supply disruptions outweighed higher OPEC+ production targets and a surprise increase in U.S. crude inventories.

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…

Brent crude futures gained 78 cents, or 1%, to $78.8 a barrel while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose 74 cents, or 1.01%, to $74.26 a barrel. On Wednesday, the…