World · 21 April 2026

Oil slips below $95 as Iran talks hang in the balance

UK drivers got a small pause from rising pump prices after a wild few days. Brent crude slipped below $95 a barrel on Tuesday after jumping more than 5% on Monday, as markets weighed whether Iran would join fresh talks with Washington. UK diesel has been hovering around 191p a litre at the pump. Traders are pricing in the risk of a bigger spike if the ceasefire collapses.

By BriefTea Editorial · 21 April 2026 at 14:32

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