global oil prices declined during Thursday's trading, amid concerns about the levels of demand for crude in light of the increase in Corona injuries globally, and before the release of OPEC's monthly report. >
China today recorded the highest rate of HIV infections in 10 months, amid anticipation that the World Health Organization team today arrives in the country with the second largest economy in the world to investigate the origin of the Corona virus .
In a separate context, economic data revealed that China's imports of crude oil rose 7.3% in 2020 despite the Corona pandemic.
OPEC's monthly production levels report for December is due to be released later today.
In terms of trading, Brent crude futures for March delivery fell 0.3% to $ 55.89 a barrel.
US Nymex crude for February delivery fell 0.1% at $ 52.85 a barrel.
