Seoul — US oil prices recovered on Tuesday to trade in positive territory after sinking below $0 for the first time, but international benchmark Brent dipped as demand for crude slumps amid the coronavirus pandemic.

US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for May delivery was up $39.00 in thin trade at $1.37 a barrel by 3.56am GMT after settling down at a discount of $37.63 a barrel in the previous session...

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