Oil prices drop after Trump cancels attack on Iran to seek nuclear deal
LONDON, Aug 3 : Oil prices fell more than $4 a barrel on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump held off a fresh attack on Iran as he sought a quick deal that would halt Tehran's nuclear ambitions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.Brent crude futures fell $4.23, or 4.8 per cent, to $83.70 by 1011 GMT, having
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LONDON, Aug 3 : Oil prices fell more than $4 a barrel on Monday after U.S.
President Donald Trump held off a fresh attack on Iran as he sought a quick deal that would halt Tehran's nuclear ambitions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Brent crude futures fell $4.23, or 4.8 per cent, to $83.70 by 1011 GMT, having retraced some losses from a three-week low hit earlier in the session.
West Texas Intermediate crude was at $79.60 a barrel, down $5.07, or 6 per cent.
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