Oil prices slip as Euro debt crisis continues

17 November 2011

Oil markets fell this morning as the French and German governments discussed the European Central Bank's role in curtailing the worsening debt-crisis in Europe.

Brent crude dropped by 37¢ a barrel to stand at $111.51 a barrel, while US crude lost 34¢ to $102.25, reports Reuters.

The US received positive economic numbers, which raised investor hopes for oil demand, while a critical pipeline reversal by Enbridge and TransCanada will help ease a year-long blockage in the nation's Midwest.