SINGAPORE: Oil prices rose in Asia on Wednesday as dealers predicted that the latest US crude stockpiles and production data will point towards upbeat demand in the world’s top crude consumer, analysts said.

US benchmark West Texas Intermediate for September delivery gained 45 cents to $46.19 while Brent crude for September was up 48 cents to $50.47 in afternoon trade.

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