Dhaka, Oct. 22 -- Global oil prices surged by more than 2 percent on Thursday following a drone attack on the Shaybah oil field operated by Saudi Arabia's state-owned oil company, Aramco, heightening concerns over potential disruptions to international energy supplies.

International benchmark Brent crude climbed 2.4 percent to reach $111.40 per barrel.

Meanwhile, the USA benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose 2.22 percent to stand at $99.30 per barrel, according to figures recorded at 6:00am GMT on Thursday.

The attack in Saudi Arabia resulted in two fatalities, casting fresh anxiety over the security of energy infrastructure in the Middle East.

According to reports from Anadolu Agency, oil prices rebounded following early-day l...