Oil rises over $1 a barrel ahead of inflation data after downbeat week

As of 12:10 p.m. ET (1610 GMT), the Brent crude July contract increased by 99 cents, reaching $83.11 per barrel. The more actively traded August contract rose by $1.08 to $82.92. Meanwhile, U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures climbed $1.06, reaching $78.77 per barrel.