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Trump sees Iran war ending soon after midterm elections, predicts oil prices will then fall sharply

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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Oil prices retreated on Friday on hopes of a resumptions in negotiations, but notched sharp weekly gains after soaring above $100 a barrel.

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  • Oil prices retreated on Friday on hopes of a resumptions in negotiations, but notched sharp weekly gains after soaring above $100 a barrel.
  • Reported by CNBC World and published Sat, 12 Sep 2026 17:22:26 UTC.

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