Positive movements in black commodity trading were evident in the Asian session supported by good news from China and concerns over supplies following the winter storm in the United States.
Rounding out the Asian session, US WTI futures rose around 1.5% to trade higher at $79 a barrel, while Brent crude traded up 0.9% at $85 a barrel.
The increase recorded was an extension of the surge recorded last Friday which saw Brent oil rise 3.6% and WTI rose 2.7%.
Analysts said concerns over supply disruptions from the US winter storm were driving the buying, although trading was subdued as many market players were on holiday.
In the meantime, good news from China graced trading early in the week when it announced it would lift quarantine rules for overseas travelers from January 8.
This indirectly improves the prospects for fuel demand from the world's major importers as more travel or flights are allowed.
