SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose in Asian trade Thursday after stockpiles declined at a key US trading hub, indicating stronger demand, and on news of a major pipeline expansion in the United States.

New York’s main contract, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for April delivery, rose 13 cents to $100.50 in mid-morning trade and Brent North Sea crude for May gained 29 cents to $106.14.

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