Basra: Basra Heavy and Medium crude oil prices achieved new gains for the third consecutive week. Basra Heavy crude oil closed in its last session, yesterday, Friday, up 94 cents to reach $66.91, recording gains of 55 cents, equivalent to 0.83%.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Basra Medium crude oil also closed up 91 cents to reach $70.11, recording weekly gains of 20 cents, equivalent to 0.29%.