MOSCOW, December 11. /TASS/. Brent oil futures with delivery in February 2024 climbed above $73 a barrel on the London-based ICE for the first time from December 4, 2024, according to trading data.

Brent prices gained 1.32% to $73.14 a barrel.

Futures for the Brent oil retreated later to $73.07 per barrel (plus 1.22%). WTI futures with the settlement in January 2024 edged up by 1.3% to $69.48 per barrel.