Oil futures raised more than a dollar in early trading on Monday, as markets recovered from a wave of selling following weaker-than-expected U.S. jobs data on Friday.

West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose $1, or 1.48 %, to $68.67 a barrel. Brent crude futures rose 99 cents, or 1.39 %, to $72.05 a barrel.

Source: National Iraqi News Agency