Singapore, January 13 (QNA) - Oil prices edged higher on Tuesday, as geopolitical tensions heightened.

Brent futures gained 28 ⁠cents, or 0.4% to $64.15 a barrel, hovering near a two-month high struck in the previous session.

US West Texas Intermediate crude rose 28 cents, or 0.5%, to $59.78, its highest ‌since Dec. ‌8 hit earlier in the session. (QNA)