Brent crude oil futures rose to settle at $97. 31 per barrel on Monday, hitting a six-week high. Brent crude futures rose $1. 03, or 1. 1%, to $97. 31 per barrel, after hitting a high of $98. 06—their highest level since July 24. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude climbed 1. 3%, or $1. 17, to reach $9. .



