January 5, 2021 9:07 PM

Oil prices rises amid tensions after Iran seizes South Korean vessel

Oil prices today inched up amid tensions after Iran seized a South Korean vessel. Crude prices also gained amid reports that OPEC Plus group is studying a possible production cut next month. Brent crude prices were trading around 52 dollars per barrel while WTI crude prices were around 48 dollars and 50 cents per barrel.