Shafaq News/ On Monday, Basrah crude oil rose, mirroring theglobal oil prices.
Basrah Heavy increased by $0.14 to $67.37 per barrel, andBasrah Medium also climbed by $0.14 to $70.54 per barrel.
The price hikes coincided with escalating uncertainty in theMiddle East after Syrian opposition fighters overthrew President Basharal-Assad, intensifying global supply concerns.
By 01:40 GMT, Brent crude futures had risen 22 cents, or 0.3%,to $71.34 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures alsogained 22 cents, or 0.3%, to reach $67.42 per barrel.