Sources: Russian oil output edges down in September - Reuters

Reuters quotes industry sources, as saying that the Russian oil output fell to 11.24 million barrels per day (bpd)in September 1-29 from 11.29 million bpd recorded in August.

Both crude benchmarks remain under pressure amid China slowdown fears and US-China trade war-led oil demand growth concerns. WTI drops -0.50% to trade near $ 55.50 while Brent hovers below $ 61 mark.