Basrah crude prices dip slightly despite global oil market gains
Basrah crude prices saw a slight decline on Thursday, despite a general upward trend in global oil markets.
Basrah Heavy decreased by $0.10 to reach $67.39 per barrel, while Basrah Medium recorded the same decrease, reaching $70.44 per barrel.
Global oil markets rebounded from earlier losses, supported by stronger-than-expected economic data and signs of easing trade tensions.
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