Shafaq News/ On Tuesday, Basrah crude oil prices edged up with a surge in global oil prices.
Basrah Heavy crude increased by 62 cents to $69.64 per barrel, and Basrah Medium crude by 62 cents, reaching $72.74 per barrel.
Brent crude futures were up 33 cents, or 0.5%, to $72.96 a barrel, and US West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 29 cents, or 0.4%, to $69.53 a barrel at 0422 GMT.