"Almaty. December 14. KazTAG - Oil prices increased on Monday with concerns eased over the impact of the new COVID-19 omicron variant on the global economic recovery and fuel demand, reports Anadolu Agency. International benchmark Brent crude was trading at $75.97 per barrel at 0723 GMT for a 1.09% increase after closing the previous session at $75.15 a barrel. American benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) was at $72.39 per barrel at the same time for a 1% gain after trade ended at $71.67 a barrel in the previous session."