A day after Poland shot down Russian drones over its airspace, crude oil prices rose more than $1 a barrel.
It’s an indication that investors worry about possible supply disruptions and added to concerns following an Israeli attack on Hamas leaders in Qatar.
Brent crude futures finished up $1.10 or 1.7% at $67.49 a barrel.
West Texas Intermediate crude in the states rose $1.04 or 1.7% to close at $63.67 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.
Natural gas prices rose $0.093 or 2.98% at $3.024 per MMBtu.
Gains were in the majority for Oklahoma energy stocks on Wednesday. Helmerich & Payne and LSB Industries each recorded boosts of 4% in their shares while Vital Energy shot up nearly 7%.
Of the handful of firms with losses, Matrix Service Co. led all with a nearly 14% drop for the day.