Oil settles down 1.5% as tariffs prompt fears of slow demand


NEW YORK/LONDON: Oil prices were down 1% on Monday on fears that U.S. tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China would slow economies around the world and slash energy demand while OPEC+ ramps up its supply.

Brent crude oil futures futures settled at $69.28 a barrel, down $1.08, or 1.5%. U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures settled at $66.03 a barrel, shedding $1.01, 1.5%.

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