Oil prices fall on weak demand as markets await Ukraine peace effort for supply signs
Oil prices fell for a second day on Wednesday as investors waited to see if peace talks in the Russia-Ukraine war could open up more supply amid wider concerns about a surplus, highlighted by rising inventories.
Brent crude futures were down 13 cents, or 0.21%, at $62.32 a barrel at 0221 GMT, after falling 1.1% in the previous session. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude lost 12 cents, or 0.20%, to trade at $58.52 a barrel, after dropping 1.2% on Tuesday.
