London — Oil prices were broadly stable on Wednesday, recouping earlier losses after rising US crude stockpile data and an increase in coronavirus infections in the US cast doubts over a swift pickup in oil demand.

Brent crude futures fell 1c to $43.07 a barrel by 8.32am GMT. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures dropped 8c to $40.54 a barrel...

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