Shafaq News/ On Tuesday, Basrahcrude oil prices edged higher despite a decrease in global oil prices.
Basrah Heavy crude rose by 8 centsto $74.8 per barrel, and Basrah Medium crude by 8 cents, reaching $77.9 perbarrel.
Brent crude futures were down $2.35,or 3%, at $75.11 per barrel at 0445 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediatefutures fell $2.26, or 3.1%, to $71.57 per barrel.