Oil continues recent rally on demand hopes

Easing of coronavirus restrictions in some US states and other countries in Europe and Asia provides support for prices

Positive: oil prices rose in early Asian trade on hopes of a recovery in demand as some countries eased lockdown restrictions, including some US states
Positive: oil prices rose in early Asian trade on hopes of a recovery in demand as some countries eased lockdown restrictions, including some US statesPhoto: AP/SCANPIX
Published 5 May 2020, 04:20Updated 5 May 2020, 04:24