Muscat: Oil prices edged higher today amid investor concerns over escalating geopolitical tensions: Oil prices edged higher today amid investor concerns over escalating geopolitical tensions.

According to Oman News Agency, Brent crude futures rose 34 cents, or 0.49%, to $69.74 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude futures gained 37 cents, or 0.57%, to $65. Both benchmarks ended the previous session higher, with Brent futures gaining 0.87% and US crude rising more than 1.05%, supported by growing concerns over supply.