The price of Brent crude increased following concerns over turmoil in Yemen and uncertainty about Iran.
Brent crude increased six cents to reach $57.93 a barrel, while US crude surged 27 cents to $51.91 a barrel, reported Reuters.
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Iran had urged a rebel force to form a new government in Yemen, which is likely to upset OPEC member Saudi Arabia, which is supporting Yemen’s president.
US Secretary of State John Kerry had also expressed concerns over Russia’s decision to remove a ban on missile deliveries to Iran.
However, later the State Department officials stated that Russia’s decision would not impact the ongoing nuclear talks between Iran and major powers of the world.
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