General · 22 June 2026

Oil prices fall after US-Iran talks end

Lower oil prices could ease pressure on fuel costs after crude values dropped when talks in Switzerland finished. Iran said it had won permission to keep exporting oil and petrochemicals, while agreements also covered frozen assets and a rebuilding plan. Brent crude lost $1.53 to $79.04 a barrel, and WTI for August fell to $75.30 after earlier price swings.

By BriefTea Editorial · 22 June 2026 at 5:13

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