Oil prices rose on Wednesday, buoyed by tight supplies and the prospect of rising demand from the upcoming start of the summer driving season in the United States, the world’s biggest crude consumer. Brent crude futures for July rose 44cents, or 0.4%, to $114.00 a barrel by 0619 GMT. Brent futures gained 0.1% on Tuesday and are up for a fifth day. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures for July delivery rose 51 cents, or 0.5%, to $110.28 a barrel. The contract settled down 52 cents on Tuesday. Global crude supplies continue to tighten as […]