SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose on Friday in thin Asian trading during the first session of the New Year, as dealers welcomed a larger-than-expected drop in US crude stockpiles, analysts said.

West Texas Intermediate for February delivery, the US benchmark, rose 56 cents to $53.83 in afternoon trade. Brent crude for February gained 12 cents to $57.45.

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