Shafaq News/ On Wednesday, Basrah crude oil prices edged lower despite a surge in global oil prices.
Basrah Heavy crude decreased by $1.76 or 2.31% to $73.45 per barrel, and Basrah Medium crude by $1.76 (2.22%), reaching $77.50 per barrel.
Brent crude rose 20 cents, or 0.3%, to $73.22 a barrel by 0430 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures were up 18 cents, or 0.3%, to $69.11.