Oil prices gain on US interception of Venezuelan oil tanker over weekend

Oil prices climbed in early trade ‍on Monday after the U.S. intercepted a Venezuelan oil tanker over the weekend.

Brent crude ⁠futures rose 44 cents, or 0.73%, to $60.91 per barrel by 0141 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 40 cents, or 0.71%, to $56.92.