Crude futures prices nearly flat

Crude oil futures prices edge down 0.35% - 0.5%

As of, 08:15 (UTC +3), December 18, Brent Crude futures for February settlement were trading 0.5% lower to settle at $ 51,24 a barrel on the London-based ICE Futures Europe Exchange.

Light Sweet Crude (WTI) futures for February delivery on the New York Mercantile Exchange lost 0.35% to close at $ 48,19 a barrel.