Shafaq News/ On Thursday, Basrah crude oil prices edged up with a surge in global oil prices.
Basrah Heavy crude increased by $1.73 to $70.33 per barrel, and Basrah Medium crude by $1.73, reaching $73.48 per barrel.
Brent crude futures rose 77 cents, or 1%, to $75.73 a barrel by 0655 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures climbed 82 cents, or 1.2%, to $71.59.