China unrest sees oil prices plunge

Oil prices have tumbled as concerns grow over falling demand in China following surging Covid-19 cases and anti-government protests


CRUDE OIL PRICES ($ per barrel)

China is world’s largest importer of crude oil

$123.48
$119.65		$120.89

Prices at lowest in almost 12 months

Brent: $81.15 
West Texas Intermediate (WTI): $74.22

$130
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Data as of 1430GMT, Nov 28


Sources: Reuters, Bloomberg, Trading Economics  
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