
Oil prices fell about 15% over three weeks to mid-February 2018 as stock markets dropped and fears grew of more U.S. output. Physical crude differentials in Europe and the U.S. fell to multi-month lows, pointing to weaker demand.
Weaker physical demand signals suggest further downside for crude, which lowers diesel and biofuel input costs. Lower energy prices can soften vegetable oil and ethanol-linked prices.
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