Kuwait crude oil surged US$4.5 during Wednesday's trading to US$75.40 per barrel compared with US$70.90 pb the day before, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) said Thursday.According to Kuwait News Agency (KUNA), Brent futures edged 34 cents higher to reach $73.90 pb and West Texas Intermediate rose 27 cents to $70.10 pb.Oil prices have increased amidst fears of tensions in the Middle East.The joint ministerial monitoring committee of OPEC+ said during its meeting yesterday that member countries should abide by their production quotas, and would be monitoring the compliance.Source: Emirates News Agency
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