The broader trend suggests that other market forces (such as supply shocks, demand growth, and geopolitical risk) likely play ...

Zinc contamination in the Mars crude oil stream pushed down demand for the flagship U.S. coastal crude, slashing its prices on Tuesday, six traders and an industry source said.

Crude oil is cheaper than it's been in four years. It may be too cheap for the oil industry. A barrel of oil now sells for less than most companies’ break-even point.