Brent crude rose 50 cents, or 0.6%, to $83.17 per barrel by 0135 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude also rose 50 cents, or 0.7%, to $77.91 per barrel.
Algeria, Nigeria, Niger discuss gas pipeline to Europe
The Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP) would transport billions of cubic metres of gas some 4,128 kilometres (2,565 miles) from Nigeria in West Africa.
Italy PM signs clutch of deal with Algerian president
Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi sealed 15 agreements with Algeria's president Monday, ahead of the expected conclusion of another deal to boost gas deliveries and reduce Italy's reliance on Russian supplies. Draghi was received by President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, and the two went on to sign agreements and MoUs in areas...
