Oil prices rose more than 1.5% today, reaching their highest level in more than six weeks, amid continued gains in the market.

Brent crude futures climbed $1.93, or 2%, to $96 per barrel, the highest since June 8.

Brent crude had ended the previous session up more than $3, settling at $94.07.

In contrast, U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose $1.44, or 1.7%, to $88.27 per barrel, after gains of about 3% in Wednesday's session.