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Oil prices retreat as U.S. eases Venezuela sanctions; set for large monthly gains

January 30, 2026

(Investing) – Oil prices fell Friday after the Donald Trump administration eased some sanctions on Venezuela’s energy industry, but were still heading for hefty monthly gains on heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. At 08:55 ET (13:55 GMT), Brent oil futures for March fell 0.6% to $69.16 a barrel, and West Texas Intermediate crude futures fell 0.7% to $64.96 a barrel. While prices fell

Oil prices retreat despite ongoing Israel-Iran conflict

June 16, 2025

(Investing) – Oil prices fell Monday, handing back earlier gains as the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran has so far left oil production and export facilities unaffected, diluting concerns of supply disruptions in the Middle East. At 08:30 ET (12:30 GMT), Brent oil futures for August fell 1.3% to $73.32 a barrel, and West Texas Intermediate crude futures dropped 1.2% to $70.46 a barrel. Both

Oil prices retreat on weak U.S. data, despite Trump tariff block

May 29, 2025

(Investing) – Oil prices retreated Thursday, handing back earlier gains after data showed the U.S. economy contracted in the first quarter, suggesting the Trump administration’s volatile trade policies were weighing on economic activity. At 09:15 ET (13:15 GMT), Brent oil futures for July fell 0.7% to $63.89 a barrel, and West Texas Intermediate crude futures dropped 0.6% to $61.47 a barrel. Oil was sitting on

Oil prices retreat as U.S. eases Venezuela sanctions; set for large monthly gains

Oil prices retreat despite ongoing Israel-Iran conflict

Oil prices retreat on weak U.S. data, despite Trump tariff block

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