Oil prices slip on oversupply concerns; US-China tensions weigh on demand outlook
- Posted on October 21, 2025
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Oil prices slip on oversupply concerns; US-China tensions weigh on demand outlook
Oil prices dipped Tuesday amid concerns over excess supply and potential demand risks from U.S.-China trade tensions, despite President Trump's optimism for a deal. Rising U.S. stockpiles and a bearish outlook from the IEA further pressured prices, while geopolitical events in Russia and India's oil purchases added to market uncertainty.