Shafaq News/ On Monday, Basrah crude oil prices edged lower despite a surge in global oil prices.
Basrah Heavy crude decreased by 11 cents to $68.40 per barrel, and Basrah Medium crude by 11 cents, reaching $71.62 per barrel.
Brent crude futures climbed 34 cents, or 0.47%, to $72.18 a barrel by 0452 GMT while US West Texas Intermediate crude was at $68.32 a barrel, up 32 cents, or 0.47%.