Oil prices rose today, Thursday, against the backdrop of a decline in gasoline stocks and a decline in crude stocks after American refineries intensified processing operations, reflecting strong demand.

Brent crude futures rose 35 cents, or 0.4 %, to $85.43 per barrel.

US West Texas Intermediate crude rose 36 cents, or 0.5 %, to reach $82.47 a barrel.

Source: National Iraqi News Agency