
Oil prices declined for a third consecutive session on Tuesday on concerns the brewing trade war between major crude consumers the United States and the European Union will curb fuel demand growth by reducing economic activity.
Brent crude futures were down 53 cents, or 0.8 per cent, to $68.68 a barrel at 1219 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate crude was at $66.57 a barrel, down 63 cents, or 0.9 per