The World Health Organization (WHO) designated the triple-mutant Covid-19 variant spreading in India as a global health threat the day before.
The investors also monitored the news regarding the Colonial Pipeline, as United States President Joe Biden vowed the day prior to help the company get its services back online as soon as possible.
Brent for July delivery was down 0.92 percent to 67.68 dollars per barrel. Meanwhile, West Texas Intermediate for June settlements declined by 1.02 percent to 64.26 dollars per barrel a minute later.