Oil falls on worries about a new surge in coronavirus infections

Oil prices fell on Wednesday, reversing the previous session’s surge as worries about a second wave of the coronavirus pandemic outweighed support from a gradual reopening of global economies.

Brent crude, which on Tuesday rose to its highest level since a price plunge began in March, slipped 47 cents, or 1.1%, to $42.16 a barrel by 0814 GMT.