Crude oil’s Middle East risk premium fades, demand woes remain


FOR those seeking an answer to the question as to what the Middle East conflict risk premium is in the price of crude oil, the 5.3% drop in Brent futures early yesterday provides some enlightenment.

Global benchmark Brent contracts dropped as low as US$71.99 a barrel in early Asia trade yesterday, down from the close of US$76.05 last Friday.

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