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Crude oil tumbled on worries over the US budget impasse. Solid US Dollar and uncertainty over demand from the Eurozone also weighed on crude oil futures.
Brent oil moved lower, retreating for the second consecutive session amid US demand concerns. US budget dispute may push the country into recession thus weighting on energy demand prospects.
Natural gas dropped after touching a two-week high in the previous session on larger-than-expected withdrawal last week. On Friday, market participants focused on weather forecasts that suggested normal temperatures to remain on the most US territory next week.
Heating oil moved in sync with crude and Brent oil, sliding 1.15%. Normal weather in the following days put a heavy pressure on the commodity.