Manama: Oil prices edged higher Oil prices edged higher, with Brent crude futures rising 17 cents, or 0.24%, to $72.10 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude gained 14 cents, or 0.20%, to $68.83 a barrel.
According to Bahrain News Agency, both benchmarks had fallen to their lowest levels since late February in the previous session. The slight increase in prices suggests a modest recovery in the oil market following a period of decline. The changes in benchmark prices are closely watched as they indicate the current state of the global oil market and can affect economic activities across various sectors.