Oil, gas and mining

Donald Trump comments on oil prices crash as he announces US will fill up national reserves to max

OIL prices in America have plummeted to a historic low amid the coronavirus pandemic.

The price of a barrel of crude oil slumped to less than $1 (80p) – making it cheaper than a packet of sweets.

Donald Trump has gone to great lengths to protect the oil sector, including backing moves by Opec and Russia to cut production and pledging support for the industry.

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