Woodside, Australia's second-biggest oil producer, jumped 2 percent to A$53.41. PetroChina Co., the nation's largest explorer, rose 3 percent to HK$15.04 and Cnooc Ltd., the biggest offshore oil producer, added 0.6 percent to HK$12.94.
Crude oil for November delivery added 1.3 percent yesterday to $81.30, after a 1.6 percent gain the previous day. Futures, which posted their first two-day advance in two weeks, were recently at $81.50.
Crude oil for November delivery added 1.3 percent yesterday to $81.30, after a 1.6 percent gain the previous day. Futures, which posted their first two-day advance in two weeks, were recently at $81.50.
