International Business Times UK | Crude oil prices rally on Middle East tensions and falling US drilling activity International Business Times UK Crude oil futures traded lower on 17 April, but logged strong gains for the week on the back of the turmoil in the Middle East and lower US drilling activity. Brent June contract finished 53 cents lower at $63.45 a barrel on 17 April. The global ... Crude Oil Update: Prices Fell On Friday But Ended The Week In Green |