Oil prices edge higher on Mideast tensions despite weak demand


OIL prices recovered in Asian trading on Wednesday on heightened Middle East tensions, but gains were capped by weak demand.

Brent crude futures rose 17 cents, or 0.16%, to $76.60 a barrel by 0615 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose 17 cents, or 0.23%, to $73.37.

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