New Delhi, Sept. 22 -- Oil prices edged higher in Asian trading on Monday, supported by geopolitical tensions in Europe and the Middle East. However, expectations of increased supply and worries over the impact of trade tariffs on global fuel demand capped gains.

Brent crude futures climbed 34 cents, or 0.54 per cent, to $67.07 a barrel by 0317 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for October delivery rose 34 cents, or 0.54 per cent, to $63.02 a barrel.

The October WTI contract expires on Monday, with the more actively traded November contract up 36 cents, or 0.58 per cent, at $62.76 a barrel.

On Friday, Brent and WTI crude prices fell over 1 per cent, ending the week with a modest decline as concerns over abundant suppl...