Oil steadies in Asian trading, Middle East tensions remain in focus
By
Biju Kumar
Oil prices steadied in Asian trading on Tuesday, after falling in the previous session, as investors continued to assess the risk from geopolitical concerns in the Middle East.
Global benchmark Brent crude oil futures traded 4 cents higher at $87.39 a barrel by 0153 GMT, and U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures also gained 4 cents to $81.94 a barrel.








