Crude oil prices rose more than $1 a barrel on Friday, continuing a rebound from near-six-year lows plumbed last week, although no rapid recovery is expected amid rising global inventories and steady OPEC supply. Prices closed more than 4 percent higher on Thursday, pushed up by conflict in producer Libya and expectations of a boost to oil demand after China’s central bank easing. Benchmark Brent crude futures were $1 higher at $57.57 a barrel at 0741 GMT (2.41 a.m. EST), after closing up $2.41 on Thursday. U.S. crude for March delivery was also up $1 at $51.47 a barrel. The contract had finished up $2.03 the previous day. “There are signs of rejuvenation in short-term physical demand,” National Australia Bank analyst Vyanne Lai said in a note. Physical demand has been boosted recently by traders storing crude on tankers to benefit from higher prices for delivery […]