AsianFin -- Oil prices edged higher on Wednesday after Israel struck Hamas leadership in Qatar and U.S. President Donald Trump urged Europe to impose tariffs on Russian oil purchases, though lingering concerns over demand limited the rally.

Brent crude futures rose 35 cents, or 0.5%, to $66.74 a barrel as of 0033 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude gained 36 cents, or 0.6%, to $62.99.