Oil prices extended gains for a second session on Wednesday after a strong jump in manufacturing in China, the world's top crude importer, boosted the outlook for global fuel demand.
Data showed China's factory activity rose for the first time in seven months in February, according to the purchasing manager's index published by Caixin/S&P Global on Wednesday.in manufacturing since 2012 occurred in February.
U.S. oil inventories rose by 6.2 million barrels in the week ended Feb. 24, according to market sources citing American Petroleum Institute figures on Tuesday.
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