Melbourne/Singapore — Oil prices slid on Tuesday amid concerns that a nascent recovery in fuel demand could stall as a new wave of Covid-19 infections around the world sparks tighter lockdowns just as producers ramp up output.
US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell 30c, or 0.7% to $40.71 a barrel at 4.14am GMT, while Brent crude futures fell 37c, or 0.8% to $43.78 a barrel...
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