Shafaq News/ On Thursday, Basrah crude oil prices edged up with a surge in global oil prices.

Basrah Heavy crude increased by $2.96 to $70.17 per barrel, and Basrah Medium crude by $2.96, reaching $73.17 per barrel.

Brent crude futures gained 80 cents, or 1.08%, to $74.7 a barrel as of 0405 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude futures gained 85 cents, or 1.21%, to $70.95.