Oil Prices Fall as Tariff Deadline Looms
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%, to $68.68 a barrel at 1219 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was at $66.57 a barrel, down 63 cents, or 0.9%.
The August WTI contract expires on Tuesday and the more active September contract was down 52 cents, or 0.8%, to $65.43 a barrel...
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