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Oil prices dive as Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon’

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Oil prices fell sharply Tuesday after President Donald Trump said the war with Iran would be over "very soon," though they remain volatile and well above their levels before the

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  1. Iran War: Global Oil Prices Breach $115, Trump Says Its A ‘Small Price To Pay’

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    Oil prices dive as Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon’

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  1. New York Post

    Dow falls 560 points, US oil surges to $90 as Trump demands Iran surrenders (opens New York Post)

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    US oil prices surged to $90 a barrel on Friday after President Trump demanded unconditional surrender from Iran – fueling fears of a lasting conflict that Qatar’s energy minister warned could “bring down the economies of the world.”

  2. Al-Monitor

    Trump defends Iran war decision as oil soars above $100 (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Oil prices surged above $100 a barrel for the first time in nearly four years on Sunday over worries that the spiralling Middle East war could create prolonged supply disruptions.Both crude oil benchmarks, the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) and Brent, jumped by over 15 percent as markets opened Sunda…

  3. Al-Monitor

    Oil pares gains but still on track for record surge as Iran war escalates (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Al-Monitor's feed description

    SINGAPORE, March 9 (Reuters) - Oil prices came off earlier highs on Monday but were still up more than 15% at levels not seen since mid-2022 as some major producers cut supplies and fears of prolonged shipping disruptions gripped the market due to the expanding U.S.-Israeli war with Iran.

  4. Newsweek

    What’s next as Iran war deepens and oil prices surge (opens Newsweek)

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    Key questions persist as the Iran war enters week two, with no clear end, rising risks and oil prices surging.

  5. Forbes

    Iran War: Global Oil Prices Breach $115, Trump Says Its A ‘Small Price To Pay’ (opens Forbes)

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    President Donald Trump dismissed concerns about soaring oil prices, saying it was only a short-term issue and a “small price to pay” for the destruction of Iran’s “nuclear threat.”

  6. The Guardian

    Oil prices fall and stocks rebound after Trump says Iran war could end ‘very soon’ (opens The Guardian)

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    FTSE 100 opens higher and European markets rise as US president describes conflict as ‘very complete’

  7. ABC 12 Flint

    Oil prices dive as Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon’ (opens ABC 12 Flint)

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    Oil prices fell sharply Tuesday after President Donald Trump said the war with Iran would be over "very soon," though they remain volatile and well above their levels before the

  8. The Guardian

    Oil price drops and stocks rebound after Trump says Iran war will end ‘very soon’ - business live (opens The Guardian)

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    Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news

  9. Al-Monitor

    Oil plunges, stocks rise as Trump says Iran war over 'very soon' (opens Al-Monitor)

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    Oil prices sank and equities pushed higher Tuesday following a wild day of swings that came after President Donald Trump signalled that the US-Israeli war on Iran could end sooner than thought.International oil benchmark, Brent North Sea crude, plunged 9.6 percent to $89.

  10. FOX Business

    Oil spike fades as markets reassess Iran war supply risks (opens FOX Business)

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    Oil prices soared to $115 per barrel Monday amid Iran war fears before falling to $77-$92 range as supply disruption concerns ease and a potential strategic reserve releases emerge.

  11. Oil Price

    Oil Prices Tumble After Trump Signals Iran War Could End Soon (opens Oil Price)

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    Oil prices plunged nearly 10% after President Trump suggested the war with Iran could end soon, easing fears of prolonged disruptions to global crude supplies.

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