Crude oil rises after attacks on Ukraine’s biggest nuclear plant

Crude oil futures traded higher in mid-morning Asian trade March 4, after Russia attacked Ukraine’s largest nuclear plant in Zaporozhe, raising the risk for more sanctions against Russia. At 11:45 am Singapore time (0345 GMT), the May ICE Brent futures contract was up $1.73/b (1.57%) from the previous close at $112.19/b, while the April NYMEX light sweet crude contract was…