Oil prices fall over 13% following Trump’s postponement of military strikes on Iran

Summary

Oil prices dropped over 13% after President Trump announced the postponement of military strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure. Brent crude futures fell by approximately $17 to $96 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate decreased by about $13 to $85.28.

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