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Oil continues to slide as coronavirus spreads

Prices slide for sixth consecutive day amid fears viral outbreak will weigh on oil demand

Viral outbreak: the coronavirus has now spread across China and several other countries, sparking fears over its effect on oil demand
Viral outbreak: the coronavirus has now spread across China and several other countries, sparking fears over its effect on oil demandPhoto: AFP/SCANPIX
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Published 28 January 2020, 08:08Updated 28 January 2020, 08:08