Oil slides as Middle East uncertainty keeps markets on edge

SINGAPORE, April 1 (Reuters) – Oil tumbled more than 3% on Wednesday, reversing earlier gains as persistent Middle East volatility unnerved markets even amid reports the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran could be winding down. The front-month Brent contract for June fell $3.33, or 3.2%, to $100.64 per barrel at 0641 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures for May slipped $3.34, or 3.3%, to $98.04 per barrel. Prices rose earlier on Wednesday but turned lower as uncertainty over the Middle East conflict prompted investors to lock in gains. “The dip is likely due to a lull during Asian hours…