Oil slips after unexpected increase in US stocks
The industry data added to the worry about demand that led to a steep sell-off earlier in the week
23 September 2020 - 09:37
Tokyo — Oil prices fell on Wednesday after an industry group reported a surprise rise in US crude, adding to the worry about demand that led to a steep sell-off earlier in the week.
Brent crude was trading down 30c, or 0.7%, at $41.42 a barrel by 3.47am GMT, after gaining 28c on Tuesday, while US crude dropped 34c, or 0.9%, to $39.46...
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