KUWAIT, 3rd August, 2023 (WAM) -- Kuwait crude oil edged 52 cents higher during Wednesday's trading to reach US$88.59 per barrel compared with US$88.07 pb the day before, Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) said Thursday.

Brent dropped $1.71 to $83.20 pb and West Texas Intermediate lost $1.88 to $79.49 pb, reported state news agency (KUNA).