Oil prices fall over 13% as Trump pauses Iran energy strikes
India Today
Oil prices jumped in the morning with Brent nearing $113, but later fell to around $100.34, down 6.2%, later in the day.
Oil prices saw a sharp drop on Monday after US President Donald Trump indicated progress in talks with Iran, easing fears of an immediate escalation in the ongoing Middle East tensions.
The sudden shift in tone from conflict to negotiation brought some relief to global markets, which had been on edge earlier in the day.
Oil prices had initially surged in the morning as fears of supply disruptions pushed Brent Crude towards $113 per barrel. WTI crude also saw gains during early trade.
At around 5:30 pm, Brent Crude was trading near $100.34, lower by about 6.2%, reflecting continued pressure despite some recovery.
Earlier in the day, markets had reacted strongly to Trump’s warning that the US could take tough action if Iran did not reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key global oil route.
However, the tone changed quickly. Trump later said that the US had held “very good and productive conversations” with Iran over the past two days.
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The gold rate today is around Rs 1.5 lakh per 10 grams for 24-carat gold, while 22-carat gold is near Rs 1.4 lakh, with prices edging higher after recent losses. Silver is also seeing a slight uptick after a volatile phase.
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With multiple energy hubs under threat, the risk to global supply chains has increased sharply. For countries like India, which depend heavily on imports, this means higher costs and tighter supply in the near term.
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