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Oil Prices Sink After U.S. and Iran Pause Fighting for a Second Day

NYT > Business·July 27, 2026
Oil Prices Sink After U.S. and Iran Pause Fighting for a Second Day

Oil prices have declined as the US and Iran have paused fighting for a second day, with no strikes reported from either side since Friday. The temporary halt in hostilities has left oil investors feeling optimistic about a potential resolution to the conflict. The lack of violence has eased concerns about disruptions to global oil supplies, contributing to the decrease in oil prices. As a result, oil markets are experiencing a sense of calm after a period of heightened tension.

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