SINGAPORE, Oct 19 (Reuters) - Oil prices slipped in early Asian trade on Monday after US President Donald Trump waived sanctions and tariffs on Russia that may lead to more Russian fuel exports.
Brent crude futures fell $1.06, or 0.96%, to $108.80 a barrel by 2214 GMT after settling at its highest since May 19 on Friday.
US West Texas Intermediate crude was at $101.18 a barrel, down 23 cents, or 0.23%.
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