Oil prices rise as U.S. dollar dips

NEW YORK, March 10 (Xinhua) -- Oil prices climbed on Friday, supported by a weaker U.S. dollar.

The West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for April delivery gained 96 cents, or 1.27 percent, to settle at 76.68 U.S. dollars a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. Brent crude for May delivery added 1.19 dollars, or 1.46 percent, to close at 82.78 dollars a barrel on the London ICE Futures Exchange.

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