Crude oil futures up 28 cents at 85.28 usd a barrel (Il Sole 24 Ore Radiocor) - London, 01 Jul - Brent futures were moderately higher after posting strong gains in June.

Oil prices hovered near their highest levels in seven weeks as they were lifted by a positive demand outlook in the US and continued tensions in the Middle East.

At 1012 GMT, crude oil futures were up 28 cents at 85.28 dollars a barrel.

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