Oil prices decline 0.2 percent, and China’s fiscal stimulus limits losses

Oil prices declined slightly on Tuesday, holding onto most of their gains from the previous session as China’s pledge to increase fiscal stimulus policies helped support prices.

Brent crude futures fell 13 cents, or about 0.2 percent, to $72.01 per barrel.

US West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell 14 cents, or 0.2 percent, to $68.23.