Brent Crude Hits 80/Barrel on Global Trade Concerns and West Asia Geopolitical Tensions

Brent crude oil topped 80 dollars per barrel yesterday amid jitters over global trade disruption and geopolitical tensions in the West Asia.

In intra-day trade, Brent crude was trading at 80 dollars and



24 cents per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was trading at 75 dollars per barrel when reports last came in.