Post: Oil Prices Rise Slightly in Asian Trading 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 percent, to USD 76.60 a barrel. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 17 cents, or 0.23 percent, to USD 73.37. (QNA) Source: Qatar News Agency