Brent crude oil falls below $80 for first time since January

The value of Brent crude briefly fell under the symbolic degree of $80 per barrel on Tuesday for the primary time since January, Information.az reviews citing TASS.

Round 1700 GMT, the worth of Brent crude for supply in February, the principle worldwide oil contract, was down 3.1 % at $80.08.

The principle US contract, WTI for January supply, slumped 2.9 % to $74.72.