Oil Prices Fall Over $4 After Trump Cancels Attack on Iran

Summary

Oil prices fell by over $4 per barrel after US President Donald Trump canceled a planned attack on Iran, easing supply disruption concerns in the international market.

Key Points
  • US President Donald Trump postponed a planned attack on Iran's infrastructure.
  • Oil prices fell by more than $4 per barrel in the international market following the postponement.
  • Brent crude oil price fell to $83.85 per barrel, a decline of 4.64 percent.
  • West Texas Intermediate crude oil price dropped to $80.66 per barrel, down 4.74 percent.
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