Brent Crude Falls 3 Percent on Demand Concerns, Strong Dollar

Brent Crude Falls 3 Percent on Demand Concerns, Strong Dollar
The oil tanks and the Bayway Refinery of Phillips 66 in Linden, N.J., on March 30, 2020. Mike Segar/Reuters
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LONDON—Brent crude oil fell 3 percent on Thursday as expectations of weaker demand and a strong U.S. dollar ahead of a potentially large interest rate increase outweighed supply concerns.

The International Energy Agency said this week oil demand growth would grind to a halt in the fourth quarter. The dollar held near recent peaks, supported by expectations the U.S. Federal Reserve will continue to tighten policy.