Oil prices edged up early on Wednesday, helped by a weaker dollar, but mounting fears of a U.S. economic slowdown and the impact of tariffs on global economic growth capped gains. Brent futures rose 27 cents,

Oil edged higher in early trade on a weaker dollar, but gains remained capped by growing concerns over global trade.

While at least two million litres of jet fuel are in the water, there is some positive news.

A fire on an oil tanker involved in a crash in the North Sea has gone out, several days after the collision. It comes after the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust confirmed there have been “no reports of pollution” following container ship Solong hitting the Stena Immaculate off the east coast of Yorkshire on Monday morning (March 10).