Oil prices see weekly decline as Covid surges in India and Japan

Loss caused by a steep rise in the number of infections in the world's third- and fourth-largest oil importers

Oil prices rose slightly but still headed for a weekly loss as support from European economic recovery was countered by concerns about the record surge of coronavirus infections in India.

Brent crude gained 25 cents, or 0.4%, to $65.65 a barrel, with US crude up similarly at $61.63.