Singapore, April 06 (QNA) - Oil prices rose at the start of trading today, amid the ongoing war in the Middle East and its impact on global energy supplies.

Brent crude futures increased by $2.4, or 2.2 percent, to reach $111.43 per barrel.

US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures also climbed by $3, or 2.7 percent, to $114.57 per barrel. (QNA)