Oil climbs after Yemeni Houthis attack Saudi Aramco sites
USO•Oil prices rose after Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis said they launched ballistic missiles and drones at Saudi Aramco sites in Riyadh and the Khurais area. Brent gained 81 cents to $103.06 a barrel, while U.S. WTI rose 46 cents to $91.57.
1. Oil prices rise
Brent crude futures climbed 81 cents, or 0.79%, to $103.06 a barrel by 2202 GMT on Monday. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude gained 46 cents, or 0.50%, to $91.57 a barrel.
2. Reported attacks
Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis said they launched ballistic missiles and drones at Saudi Aramco sites in Riyadh and the Khurais area, raising concerns about production at the region's top exporter.
