Oil prices firm for a second session on upbeat US economic data
LONDON (Reuters) -Oil prices rose for a second session on Friday, buoyed by stronger than expected U.S. economic growth, strong middle distillate refining margins and hopes of a rapid recovery in Chinese demand.
Brent futures gained $1.15, or 1.3%, to $88.62 a barrel by 0930 GMT. U.S. crude also rose by 1.3%, gaining $1.01 to $82.02.
Both benchmarks advanced by more than 1% on Thursday and are heading for a third straight week of gains.
OPEC+ delegates meet next week to review crude production levels, with sources from the oil producer group expecting no change to current output policy.
