Brent crude oil futures were up 98 cents, or 1.4 per cent , at $69.78 a barrel by 0949 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude rose 95 cents, or nearly 1.5 per cent , to $64.91Brent crude oil futures were up 98 cents, or 1.4 per cent , at $69.78 a barrel by 0949 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude rose 95 cents, or nearly 1.5 per cent , to $64.91 Latest News [ SOBAN NEWS: International and National ]