Jan 13, 2025 1:09 p.m.

Oil fell 4% on Monday as China lockdown continue to worry traders

Oil fell 4% on Monday as China lockdown continue to worry traders

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International benchmarks for crude oil fell sharply on Monday, 11 April 2022 as the prolonged COVID-19 related lockdown in China affects the near-term demand outlook while IEA countries work on the detailed plan to release the largest-ever strategic reserves.

Brent fell $4.30 or 4.2% to close at $98.48/barrel. 

WTI settled $3.97 or 4.0% lower at $94.29/barrel.