Energy commodities plunged on Monday as rally on easing in the US paused amid increasing profit booking and concerns over spreading debt crisis in Eurozone. However, escalated tensions in the Middle East continued to create supply risk-premium for the commodity group.
Crude oil sank on stronger US Dollar and fading impact of the Fed easing measures. Meanwhile, market players await fresh US data releases due on Tuesday.
Brent oil edged lower despite support from rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and North Africa.
Natural gas extended previous slump amid elevated US inventory levels. Adding to the pessimistic mood of the commodity, much of the US territory is expected to face cooler temperatures in the next six to ten days.
Heating oil declined, tracking losses of Brent and crude oil amid stronger greenback and growth concerns from China.