Crude prices surge to $116.72 per barrel amid West Asia tensions

New Delhi, Oct 24 (UNI) Oil prices surged on Friday, pushing Brent crude to its highest settlement in nearly six months as Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia and a reported oil spill in the UAE fuelled concerns over potential supply disruptions in the West Asia. Brent crude futures climbed $3.55, or 3.14%, to settle at $116.72 a barrel, their highest close since April 29. US West Texas Intermediate crude rose $3.80, or 3.8%, to finish at $103.27 a barrel. Brent advanced 6% over the week, outpacing WTI's 2.3% gain as traders weighed mounting regional risks to energy supplies. The attacks…