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Oil prices fall as Trump targets Iran: What it meansfor gas prices, Brent crude, WTI and global markets

Oil prices fall ahead of Trump’s new Iran measures as Brent and WTI slide, while US gas prices rise and markets watch the Strait of Hormuz.

Hindustan Times24 Aug 2026, 12:40 pmUpdated 10h ago1 min readWorldWorld

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Oil prices fall as Trump targets Iran: What it means for gas prices, Brent crude, WTI and global markets

Oil prices fall ahead of Trump’s new Iran measures as Brent and WTI slide, while US gas prices rise and markets watch the Strait of Hormuz.

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Source: Hindustan Times. Published 24 Aug 2026, 12:40 pm.

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