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Oil Prices Surge After Trump's Comments on Iran

Updated 2026-07-08 09:40 UTC 1 source Negative

Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate prices rose sharply after President Donald Trump suggested an end to the U.S.-Iran cease-fire. This could affect global energy markets.

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Oil prices jump by the most in two months after Trump suggests U.S.-Iran cease-fire is over

Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate contracts climbed on President Donald Trump saying dealing with Tehran is “a waste of time”

2026-07-08 09:21 UTC