Baghdad: Iraqi crude oil prices (medium and heavy) rose on Tuesday, in line with the increase in global oil prices.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Basra Heavy crude reached $84.23 per barrel, up $1.55 or 1.87%, while Basra Medium crude climbed to $87.53, an increase of $1.55 or 1.80%.

Globally, West Texas Intermediate crude rose to $92.93 per barrel, an increase of $1.45 or 1.59%, while Brent crude climbed to $97.53, an increase of $0.53 or 0.55%.