Reuters | Oil rises on Middle East tensions, weaker US dollar Reuters LONDON Oil prices rose on Tuesday as tensions in the oil-rich Middle East escalated following the downing of a Russian-made fighter jet near the Syrian-Turkish border and a weaker U.S. dollar provided incentive for investors to buy more oil. Brent ... Oil Prices Edge Up; Long Term Outlook Still Grim Oil crash sparks OPEC revolt against Saudis US oil settles down 15 cents, or 0.36%, at $41.75 a barrel |