London: Oil prices fell in trading on Tuesday, following gains recorded in the previous session of nearly 2%.

According to National Iraqi News Agency, Brent crude futures fell 16 cents, or 0.23%, to $68.64 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures lost 16 cents, or 0.25%, to $64.64. Both contracts had risen to their highest levels in more than two weeks on Monday.