Worries over US and China trade war sent crude prices down on Monday

Crude oil prices skidded downward on Monday falling nearly $1 a barrel while at the same time, Oklahoma energy stocks recorded moderate gains for the day.

The drop in crude oil was attributed to economic concerns over how the U.S. and China trade war was affecting demand across the world.

West Texas Intermediate crude dropped 97 cents or 1.545% to $62.05 a barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange.

Brent crude, the global benchmark fell $1.01 or 1.51% to close at $65.86 a barrel.

Oklahoma energy stocks responded with mostly gains including Empire Petroleum Corp. with a 7% jump and LSB Industries finishing up more than 4% for the day.