Singapore, 24 July (Argus) — Nymex crude futures were firmer in today's after-hours trade, supported mainly by stronger equities markets.
At 09:15 GMT, the front-month September US crude futures contract was at $67.35/bl, higher by 19¢/bl from its close yesterday when the contract ended $1.76/bl higher.
The Nymex August front-month heating oil futures contract in after-hours trade rose by 1.13¢/USG to $1.7757/USG. Nymex August RBOB gasoline prices rose by 0.28¢/USG to $1.9160/USG.
Oil prices have firmed on tentative signs that the US economy may be emerging from recession, although indications of an actual rebound in oil demand have been limited.
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