The market was buoyed by comments from Russia reporting its oil output had nearly dropped to its target of 8.5 million bpd for May and June
Oil prices rose on Tuesday on clear signs that producers are sticking to commitments to cut crude supply as more cars get back on the road with coronavirus lockdowns easing around the world.
US West Texas Intermediate crude futures gained 2.3 percent, or 75 cents, to US$34.00 as of 0057 GMT . There was no WTI settlement on Monday because of the US Memorial Day holiday.
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