Oil Drops as Trump Pushes Back Timeline for Iran Energy Strikes

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Posted on AllSides March 30, 2026

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Oil pushed higher as traders braced for a protracted conflict in the Middle East that could further roil energy markets. Global benchmark Brent rose 4.2% to settle above $112 a barrel after erasing an earlier drop, while West Texas Intermediate settled above $99.

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