Oil prices edged lower on Friday, finishing near six-month highs but posting their first weekly gain in three weeks, as markets assessed the likelihood that the United States will delay any potential military action against Iran until at least next week. Brent crude futures slipped 0.27%, to settle»»»

HOUSTON, Feb 20 : Brent crude prices rose in late-day short-covering on Friday as investors worried about U.S. military action, as President Donald Trump presses the Islamic Republic to halt nuclear weapon development. Brent crude futures settled at $71.76 a barrel, up 10 cents, 0.14 per cent. U.S.»»»