Oil falls as Trump comments on Iran talks ease supply concerns

Business Recorder • Oct 9, 2026

Brent crude futures fall $1.37, or 1.3%, to $102.91 a barrel

Oil prices fell on Friday as Middle East supply concerns eased after US President Donald Trump said it will not attack Iran before US elections next month ​amid productive talks to end their war that has disrupted global energy markets. Brent crude ‌futures fell $1.37, or 1.3%, to $102.91 a barrel by 0450 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell $1.09, or 1.2%, to $90.40. On a weekly basis, Brent pri...