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Oil prices plummet under $100 mark after Trump reveals US-Iran ceasefire

Headline from FOX 5 DC, from the development of Apr 8, 2026

Newest development Apr 9, 2026 · 4 reportsOil prices poised to breach $100 level as Iran cease-fire fears mount

News of the temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran immediately sent oil prices tumbling. Within minutes of President Donald Trump announcing an agreement had been reached, crude oil prices had fallen below the $100 mark.

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  1. WHDH Boston

    Oil prices sink and US stock futures jump as US and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices plunged below $100 a barrel and Asia markets and U.S. stock futures jumped after the U.S. and Iran agreed

  2. The Daily Caller

    Oil Prices Plummet After Trump Announces Ceasefire (opens The Daily Caller)

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    The Daily Caller's feed description

    Oil prices fell well below $100 after President Trump announced an Iran War ceasefire late Tuesday.

  3. NPR

    Oil prices plunge and stocks soar after U.S. and Iran agree on ceasefire (opens NPR)

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    NPR's feed description

    Investors around the world breathed a sigh of relief at the prospect of peace — and an easing of the global energy crisis.

  4. FOX 5 DC

    Oil prices plummet under $100 mark after Trump reveals US-Iran ceasefire (opens FOX 5 DC)

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    FOX 5 DC's feed description

    News of the temporary ceasefire between the United States and Iran immediately sent oil prices tumbling. Within minutes of President Donald Trump announcing an agreement had been reached, crude oil prices had fallen below the $100 mark.

  5. CBS News

    Will the Iran ceasefire quickly ease U.S. gas prices? Here (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Gas prices in the U.S. continued to edge up on Wednesday even as oil prices fell. Here's how long it could take for fuel costs to recede.

  6. The Columbian

    Oil plunges below $95 as the Dow surges 1,300 in a worldwide rally following a ceasefire with Iran (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices plunged below $95 per barrel, and stock markets surged worldwide Wednesday after President Donald Trump pulled back from his threat to destroy Iran.

  7. New York Post

    Dow soars 1,000 points, oil plunges below $95 as Trump announces two-week Iran cease-fire (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    US stocks surged Wednesday morning as oil plunged below $95 after President Trump said he had agreed to a two-week ceasefire with Iran — paving the way to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

  8. Digital Journal

    Crude prices plunge, stocks surge as US and Iran agree ceasefire (opens Digital Journal)

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    Digital Journal's feed description

    Oil prices plunged Wednesday while stocks rallied after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire that will see Tehran temporarily reopen

  9. The Boston Globe

    Oil plunges toward $90 as the Dow surges 1,300 in a worldwide rally following a cease-fire with Iran (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The drops reversed some of the rise in oil prices since the start of the war more than five weeks ago that had effectively blocked passage through the strait that’s a crucial route for global supplies.

  10. Oil Price

    Oil Prices Plunge Below $100 as Trump Announces Iran Ceasefire (opens Oil Price)

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    Oil Price's feed description

    Oil prices plunged below $100 after a surprise U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement raised hopes for restored flows through the Strait of Hormuz, though underlying geopolitical risks remain high.

  11. CBS News

    U.S. stocks rally, oil prices tumble below $100 per barrel after Iran ceasefire (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Investors cheered the announcement of a two-week ceasefire, which President Trump said is contingent on the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.

  12. WSVN Miami

    Oil plunges below $95 as the Dow surges 1,300 in a worldwide rally following a ceasefire with Iran - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices plunged below $95 per barrel, and stock markets surged worldwide Wednesday after President Donald Trump pulled back from his threat to

  13. The Guardian

    Oil prices plunge and stocks jump after Trump announces conditional ceasefire with Iran (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Brent crude oil dropped to $93 a barrel after US president’s announcement and Iran’s pledge to reopen strait of Hormuz under its management

  14. Vail Daily

    Oil plunges below $95 as the Dow surges 1,100 in a worldwide rally following a ceasefire with Iran (opens Vail Daily)

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    Vail Daily's feed description

    NEW YORK — Oil prices plunged below $95 per barrel, and stock markets surged worldwide Wednesday after President Donald Trump pulled back from his threat to force a “whole civilization” to die in the war with Iran. The S&P 500...

  15. Washington Examiner

    US oil prices fall over 18% after Trump agrees to ceasefire with Iran (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    West Texas Intermediate crude oil futures dropped under $100 to its lowest point since late March after the Iran ceasefire announcement.

  16. RedState

    Oil Prices Nosedive Upon News of Iran Ceasefire (opens RedState)

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    RedState's feed description

    Oil prices drop sharply after announcement of U.S.-Iran tentative ceasefire, marking biggest fall since 1991 Gulf War.

  17. The Conversation US

    Iran ceasefire has brought a sudden fall in oil prices – but this pause underscores the volatility in the market (opens The Conversation US)

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    The Conversation US's feed description

    Even in more peaceful times, oil is considered to be one of the world’s most volatile commodities.

  18. Las Vegas Review-Journal

    Oil prices plunge and US stock futures jump as US and Iran agree to 2-week ceasefire (opens Las Vegas Review-Journal)

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    Las Vegas Review-Journal's feed description

    Oil prices plunged and U.S. stock futures jumped after President Donald Trump held off on his threat of devastating attacks on Iran. U.S. crude oil futures fell more than 15%.

  19. Al Jazeera

    Oil prices slide, stocks surge as Trump announces two-week Iran ceasefire (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Al Jazeera's feed description

    Investors welcome the possible resumption of oil and gas flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

  20. NBC News

    Stocks roar higher on U.S.-Iran ceasefire news, but plenty of questions remain (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Stocks roared higher after President Trump announced a two-week ceasefire with Iran. Oil prices fell sharply and gas prices are expected to follow.

  21. NBC News

    Oil prices plunge 15%, stock futures surge after Trump announces Iran war ceasefire (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Oil prices plunged and U.S. stock futures soared after President Donald Trump announced "a double sided ceasefire" in the war with Iran.

  22. Breitbart News

    Oil Plunges Below $95, Dow Rises 1,000 Points on Ceasefire (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    Stocks rose all around the world and oil prices plummeted on the hopes that a two-week ceasefire will lead to a longer-lasting peace agreement between the U.S. and Iran. | Economy

  23. WHDH Boston

    Oil plunges below $95 as the Dow surges 1,300 in a worldwide rally following a ceasefire with Iran - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    NEW YORK (AP) — Oil prices plunged below $95 per barrel, and stock markets surged worldwide Wednesday after President Donald Trump pulled back from his threat to

  24. Legitgov

    Oil prices make stunning plunge and stock futures surge after Trump steps back with two-week ceasefire – CLG News (opens Legitgov)

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  25. The Guardian

    Oil prices plunge 15% to below $100, stocks surge and dollar slumps after Trump announces US-Iran ceasefire – as it happened (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Oil prices drop most since pandemic while gas prices slide 20%; government bond yields fall sharply as rate hike expectations recede

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