Oil prices fell at settlement on Tuesday, affected by fears of weak global demand.
Brent crude futures fell $1.22, or 1.5 percent, at settlement to $82.34 per barrel.
US West Texas Intermediate crude futures for March delivery, which expire today, Tuesday, fell by $1.01, or 1.3 percent, to settle at $78.18 per barrel.
West Texas Intermediate crude futures for April delivery, the most widely traded, fell $1.30, or 1.4 percent, to reach $77.04 per barrel.
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