Singapore — Oil prices rose on Tuesday, with Brent topping $70, as optimism grew over the fuel demand outlook during the summer driving season of the US, the world’s top oil consumer.

Prices were also boosted after data from China showed that factory activity expanded at its fastest this year in May...

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