Oil prices rise as Gaza deaths complicate ceasefire talks

Oil prices rose on Friday and were set to end the week modestly higher as talks over a potential ceasefire in Gaza were further complicated by the deaths of more than 100 Palestinians waiting for an aid delivery.

Brent futures for April delivery rose 29 cents, or 0.4%, to $82.20 a barrel by 0118 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose 22 cents, or 0.3%, to $78.48.