New Delhi, July 22 -- Brent crude prices hit USD 92 per barrel on Wednesday, climbing to a five-week high amid intensifying geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran.

Brent crude futures rose 50 cents, or 0.55 per cent, to USD 91.51 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures gained 30 cents, or 0.36 per cent, to USD 84.64 a barrel after markets opened.

At the time of reporting, Brent crude was trading at around USD 92.01 per barrel while crude oil was trading at around USD 85.21 per barrel.

The United States Central Command (CENTCOM) said on Tuesday (local time) that it had completed its 11th consecutive night of strikes on Iran, targeting military operation centres, maritime capabilities, aircraft hangars, dron...