Oil above $73

Oil prices rose towards 74 dollars on Tuesday, driven by prospects
of improved demand as the economy recovers and as cold weather hits
the United States earlier than expected, analysts said. New York's
main contract, light sweet crude for delivery in November climbed 35
cents to 73.62 dollars a barrel. Brent North Sea crude for November
delivery gained 51 cents to 71.87 dollars a barrel in early London
trade.