Singapore — Oil prices fell on Wednesday for a second day on worries that fuel demand could fall after US President Donald Trump doused optimism over China-US trade talks and reignited concerns about global economic growth.

Brent crude futures fell 47c to $62.63 a barrel by 4.42am GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude dropped to $56.94, down 35c. ..

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