Oil tops $60 for first time in 2015, industry spending cuts support

Oil rose above $60 a barrel on Friday for the first time this year, bringing its gain this week to almost 4 per cent, supported by signs that deeper industry spending cuts may curb excess supply.



Also supporting oil, growth in Germany’s gross domestic product beat expectations, as did plans for a meeting between Greek officials and creditors. Euro zone GDP data is due later on Friday.



The price of Brent crude collapsed from $115 in June to $45.19, the lowest in almost six years, in January due to oversupply. Since January, mounting signs of lower industry spending have helped prices move higher.



Apache Corp, a top US shale oil producer, said on Thursday it would cut capital spending and its rig count in 2015 following the price collapse, keeping its output growth mostly flat.



Brent for April delivery was up 76 cents at $60.04 by 0917 GMT, after briefly gaining more than $1. The March contract expired overnight. US crude was up 61 cents at $51.82.



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