Oil's Problem Isn't Iran or Russia It's Too Much Oil - Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
Google News • 1/18/2026 – 1/19/2026
Summary
Oil prices are currently rising due to ongoing supply risks. Recent comments from Trump have eased concerns regarding Iranian oil supply, leading to a 4% decrease in oil prices. Despite this, oil futures have posted their fourth consecutive weekly gain, and prices settled up as the US approaches the holiday weekend.
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