- Brent, WTI fall more than $2.20
- Israeli PM Netanyahu says willing not to strike Iran oil targets
- OPEC cuts global oil demand growth outlook
SINGAPORE, Oct 15 (Reuters) - Oil prices slid 3% in early Asian trade on Tuesday after a media report said Israel is willing not to strike Iranian oil targets, which eased fears of a supply disruption, and after OPEC lowered its outlook for global oil demand growth in 2024 and 2025.
Both benchmarks plunged 3% in early trade on Tuesday, following a 2% drop on Monday. Brent crude futures were down $2.27 at $75.19 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures fell $2.22 to $71.60 per barrel as of 0127 GMT.