KEYFACT Energy
Crude oil prices were up to start Tuesday on a higher note as the U.S. and Russia are planning to discuss the global oil market and the low price environment.
International benchmark Brent crude was trading at $24.57 per barrel at 0608 GMT for a 4.7% gain after it closed Monday at $23.46 a barrel.
American benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) was at $19.57 a barrel at the same time for a 6.2% increase after ending the previous day at $18.42 per barrel.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin have agreed during a phone call on Monday to have energy officials start discussing the way to balance the global oil market, Kremlin announced.