Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:20:06 GMT
Crude futures above $98 amid Syria concerns
U.S. crude-oil futures climbed to the highest level in four months on Monday, following boosted concerns that the riot could spread to other states in the oil-producing regions of the Middle East. The July crude contracts gained 49 cents to $98.34 a barrel, the highest since early February. Brent crude for August settlement also rose 18 cents to $106.11 per