KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 17 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose over $1 on Wednesday, rebounding from six-month lows hit the previous day, as an unexpectedly largedrop in U.S. oil and gasoline stocks reminded investors that demand remains firm, if overshadowed by the prospect of a global recession.

Brent crude futures were last up 82 cents, or 0.9%, to $93.16 a barrel by 0630 GMT.

West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures also rose 85 cents, or 1%, to $87.38 a barrel.