Crude prices gained in Asian trade today in a technical rebound after closing weaker on profit-taking in US deals, dealers said. US crude oil futures for December delivery was quoted 14 cents higher at $58.42 a barrel. It had slipped 30 cents to $58.28 on NYMEX.There were few factors driving traders' interest apart from the fact that prices have stayed below $60 a barrel in recent weeks, they said.