Oil falls as spike in coronavirus cases knocks demand
Resumption of partial lockdowns in some countries could hurt fuel
29 June 2020 - 07:52
Singapore — Oil prices slid for a second consecutive session on Monday as coronavirus cases rose in the US and other places, leading some countries to resume partial lockdowns that could hurt fuel demand.
Brent crude dropped 83c, or 2%, to $40.19 a barrel by 6.56am, while US crude was at $37.69, down 80c, or 2.1%...
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