Oil slides over 2% as traders weigh Saudi attack risks, demand destruction

Oil prices fell as investors weighed the threat of further attacks on Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure against concerns that elevated prices could erode demand.

Oil slides over 2% as traders weigh Saudi attack risks, demand destruction

TL;DR

  • Oil prices decreased.
  • Investors considered the risk of further attacks on Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure.
  • Concerns exist that high prices could reduce demand.