Oil rose the most since late February after a report said that United States (US) factories have cranked into a higher gear.

Manufacturers are big users of diesel fuel, so increased factory activity usually means increased demand for diesel.

Benchmark US crude increased Monday by $2.21 to $105.23 per barrel in New York. It was the biggest gain since February 21. Brent crude rose by $2.55 cents to $125.43 per barrel in London.

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