Oil slides 5% on rising coronavirus cases

Fresh lockdown measures in Europe expected to continue to weigh on demand

New infections: rise in Covid-19 cases weighs on prices — New infections: rise in Covid-19 cases weighs on pricesPhoto: AP/SCANPIX

Caroline Evans

Houston

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Published 28 October 2020, 21:01Updated 28 October 2020, 21:01