US crude oil futures down 1% in early Asia trade
ReutersMar 3, 2026 12:06 AM
March 3 (Reuters) - U.S. crude oil futures CLc1 fell about 1% in early Asia trade on Tuesday, after settling higher in the previous session.
U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was down 1.1% to $70.59 a barrel by 1148 GMT.
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