Oil prices rose on Thursday as robust U.S. fuel consumption data and expected falls in Russian supply later in the year offset concerns that a possible recession in developed economies could undercut demand.
Brent crude futures climbed $1.27, or 1.4 percent, to $94.92 a barrel by 1117 GMT. U.S. crude futures gained 93 cents, or 1.1 percent, to $89.04 a barrel.
