Reuters UK | Oil rises on US economic optimism, Syria fears Reuters UK LONDON Oil rose on Friday, pushed higher by fears about escalating violence in Syria and on expectations that data would show economic strength in the United States, the world's largest oil consumer. Global benchmark Brent LCOc1 gained 47 cents to ... Oil prices are rising as fighting in Syria intensifies Oil Erases Gains as Hurricane, Weak Manufacturing Take Toll Here's how Hurricane Joaquin could end up sinking oil prices |