Oil Prices Drop 2% Amid Economic Concerns Despite U.S.-Iran Tensions

Global oil prices fell approximately 2% as economic worries overshadowed ongoing supply risks from the U.S.-Iran conflict. Brent crude settled at $76.30 per barrel, while WTI closed at $72.08.

By By Scott DiSavino Thu, July 9, 2026 at 10:18 PM GMT+3 4 min read · Yahoo Finance · July 9, 2026, 19:18 UTC

Oil Prices Drop 2% Amid Economic Concerns Despite U.S.-Iran Tensions

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