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Oil prices drop 1% on Iran nuclear comments

Oil Prices Fall 1% on Iran Nuclear Talk Signals After Iran’s deputy foreign minister said on Tuesday that Tehran was ready to take any necessary steps to reach a deal with the U.S., it resulted in a 1% drop in crude oil prices. Iran, facing a U.S. military strike as threatened by President Trump, said …

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Crude slipped 2% and natural gas prices dropped

Crude prices retreat after geopolitical pressure eases Crude oil prices fell about 2% on Thursday after President Donald Trump appeared to soften earlier comments about acquiring Greenland and taking potential military action against Iran following its violent crackdown on anti-government protesters. Markets had been reacting earlier this week to heightened geopolitical risk tied to Iran …

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Energy Briefs: Oil Supply, Power Rates, Global Markets

United States ** The Texas oil industry is bracing for potential margin pressure as President Trump pledges to push crude prices toward $50 per barrel and increase U.S. access to Venezuelan oil, a move analysts say could make breakeven economics even more challenging for producers. ** In her first official action as governor, New Jersey …

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