Oil falls after Saudi Arabia, Russia delay meeting


Brent futures settled US$1.06, or 3.1%, lower at $33.05 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell $2.26, or 8%, to end at $26.08.

NEW YORK: Oil prices slumped on Monday, pulling back from last week's gains after Saudi Arabia and Russia delayed a meeting of oil producers aimed at resolving growing worldwide oversupply as the coronavirus pandemic pummels demand.

The global oil market rebounded over 35% last week after sources at the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies, including Russia, said they are close to a deal on oil output cuts to reduce a global glut, though they want participation from the United States and others.

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