LONDON/SINGAPORE: Oil prices were mixed on Tuesday as hopes the US-Russia diesel deal could free up more supplies from Moscow offset attacks in Saudi Arabia and Yemen that could result in additional supply disruptions.

Brent futures settled at US$105.69 per barrel, down 96 cents, or 0.9 per cent from Monday, which was its highest settlement since Sept 15.

US West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 40 cents, or 0.4 per cent, to settle at US$94.14, the highest close for WTI since Sept 24.

WTI futures for calendar 2027 rose to a record high for a 12th day in a row, reaching US$84 per barrel. On Monday, Brent futures for calendar 2027 rose to a record high for a fourth day in a row, reaching US$90.