Singapore, April 17 (QNA) - Oil prices edged lower in early trading on Friday amid cautious optimism that the United States and Iran may be nearing an agreement, a development that could help ease regional tensions.
Brent crude futures fell $1.34, or 1.35%, to $98.05 a barrel.
US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures also declined $1.65, or 1.74%, to $93.40 a barrel, trimming gains from the previous session.
Oil prices had surged by nearly 50% in March before retreating below $100 a barrel in recent sessions and hovering around the $90 mark this week. (QNA)