Dhaka, June 10 -- Oil prices edged up on Tuesday as market participants waited for the outcome of US-China talks that could pave the way for easing trade tensions and improve fuel demand.

Brent crude futures edged up 12 cents to $67.16 a barrel at 0041 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude was trading up 13 cents at $65.42, after hitting its highest since April 4 earlier in the session.

On Monday, Brent had risen to $67.19, the highest since April 28, buoyed by the prospect of a US-China trade deal, according to Reuters.

US-China trade talks were set to continue for a second day in London as top officials aimed to ease tensions that have expanded from tariffs to rare earth curbs, risking global supply chain disruptions and slower growt...