NEW YORK:Oil prices fell on Thursday after Brent crude hit a seven-year high above US$90 a barrel, as the market balanced concerns about tight worldwide supply with expectations the U.S. Federal Reserve will soon tighten monetary policy.
Global benchmark Brent fell 62 cents to settle at US$89.34 a barrel, while U.S. crude closed 74 cents lower at $86.61 a barrel in a volatile session with both contracts see-sawing between positive and negative territory.
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