Tunis:Oil prices fell Tuesday, marking their first decline in about a week.

According to Qatar News Agency, Brent crude futures decreased by $1.18, or 1.1%, to $105.47 a barrel. Meanwhile, US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures dropped by $1.17, or 1.3%, to $92.57 a barrel.

Both benchmarks had seen a significant rise of nearly $2 a barrel in the previous session, with Brent reaching its highest settlement since September 15.