Due to ongoing shipping interruptions, crude oil prices are rising due to supply concerns
U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures increased by 15 cents, or 0.2%, to $77.73 a barrel, while Brent crude futures increased by 16 cents, or 0.2%, to $82.69 a barrel. On Monday, both benchmarks had settled more than 1% higher. Houthis affiliated with Iran have persisted in their attacks on ships in the Red…