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Brent and WTI crude futures plunged up to 10 per cent after Donald Trump postponed US military strikes on Iranian power plants following talks with Iran.
Brent and WTI crude oil prices fell sharply after Trump’s de-escalation talks with Iran
Brent and WTI crude future prices crashed up to 10 per cent as soon as US President Donald Trump announced that the military strikes on Iranian power plants and energy infrastructure would be postponed for five days following “very good and productive” talks with Iran.
Brent futures dropped to $98 per barrel with a drop of over 10 per cent on Monday. However, it rose again to $104 per barrel level. WTF crude oil futures fell to $91 per barrel.
Before the announcement, Brent crude futures were hovering around $112 per barrel level.
First Published:
March 23, 2026, 17:25 IST
News business economy Crude Oil Prices Crash 10% As Trump Puts Strikes On Iran’s Energy Infra On Hold
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