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Why global oil prices took a nosedive

Saudi Arabia has escalated an historic drop in oil prices by cutting its April official selling prices from $14 to $8 in a price war with Russia.

The price reduction comes after the collapse of the oil alliance between Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and Russia on Friday.

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