Oil prices hit 4-month low over fear new coronavirus lockdowns will crush demand

Crude prices fell

Crude prices fell for the second straight session, plunging by nearly four percent on Wednesday as rapidly rising numbers of Covid-19 infections worldwide spur oversupply concerns.

Futures for international benchmark Brent were down 3.89 percent, trading at 37.60 a barrel, hitting its lowest level since mid-June. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for December delivery faced similar losses, settling at $35.92 per barrel by noon on Wednesday.

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