The Guardian | Oil price plummets to low not seen since October 2017 The Guardian The oil price has slumped to its lowest point this year, as concerns mount about a glut of crude supply and fears that economic headwinds could lessen demand. Brent crude fell as low as $59.26 a barrel on Friday, a level last seen in October 2017. Trump's quest to drive down oil prices turns the screws on American drillers Five Reasons Why Oil Prices Hit A 2018 Low On Black Friday Energy companies lead US stocks lower as oil prices tumble |