Basra: Iraqi oil prices recorded a slight decline on Friday, coinciding with limited gains for Brent and West Texas Intermediate crude during global trading.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Basra Heavy crude reached $58.50 per barrel, down $0.26, or 0.44% (one day late), while the medium crude recorded $61.05 per barrel, down $0.26, or 0.42% (one day late).

Meanwhile, Brent crude rose to $62.32 a barrel, up $0.08, or 0.13% (after a 10-minute delay), and West Texas Intermediate crude climbed to $58.44 a barrel, up $0.09, or 0.15% (after a 10-minute delay).