July 29 (Reuters) - Oil and gas producer Cenovus Energy Inc said on Thursday its profit rose nearly 2% in the second quarter, as crude prices returned to pre-pandemic levels and easing of movement restrictions boosted fuel demand.
The Calgary, Alberta-based company's net earnings rose to C$224 million ($179.67 million), or 11 Canadian cents per share, in the second quarter ended June 30, from C$220 million, or 10 Canadian cents per share, in the first quarter. ($1 = 1.2467 Canadian dollars) (Reporting by Sahil Shaw in Bengaluru; Editing by Krishna Chandra Eluri)
