Crude oil futures up 53 cents at 85.54 usd a barrel (Il Sole 24 Ore Radiocor) - London, 26 Jun - Brent futures were moderately higher, hovering above 85 dollars a barrel.

Oil prices hovered at 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 1119 GMT, crude oil futures were up 53 cents at 85.54 dollars a barrel.

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