{
  "id": 19127760,
  "title": "Crude oil prices crash nearly 2% after Trump rules out fresh attack on Iran",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/crude-oil-prices-crash-nearly-2-after-trump-rules-out-fresh-attack-on",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-09T08:51:08.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Post Nigeria",
    "slug": "daily-post-nigeria",
    "url": "https://dailypost.ng/2026/11/09/crude-oil-prices-crash-nearly-2-after-trump-rules-out-fresh-attack-on-iran-2/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Global crude oil prices experienced a significant drop following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement that he ruled out a fresh attack on Iran. In an interview with CNN, Trump expressed doubt about the likelihood of renewed conflict with Iran, stating that a fresh attack on Iran is \"highly unlikely,\" prior to a meeting with Qatar's prime minister on Monday. He, however, cautioned that his decision is contingent upon the outcome of a \"very strong agreement.\" Following his remarks, crude oil prices plummeted by nearly 2 percent. According to a market survey by DAILY POST on Monday morning, Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell by 1.86 percent and 1.22 percent, respectively, to $89.72 and $96.49 per barrel. The decline in global crude oil prices may lead to a reduction in domestic petroleum product prices, potentially offering relief to economies, including Nigeria. Despite continuing to generate higher crude oil revenues amid the Iran war, Nigeria's domestic fuel prices have remained elevated. Currently, fuel prices are N1,325 and N1,420 per liter in Abuja and its environs, respectively.",
  "summary": "Global crude oil prices dropped sharply after United States President Donald Trump ruled out a fresh attack on Iran. In an interview with CNN, Trump cast doubt on the possibility of renewed fighting with Iran. According to the US president, a fresh attack on Iran is “highly unlikely,” ahead of a meeting with Qatar’s prime […] Crude oil prices crash nearly 2% after Trump rules out fresh attack on…",
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        "published": "2026-11-09T07:44:51.000Z"
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/trump-cites-iran-war-fuel-prices-and-weak-messaging-in-gop-defeat",
        "published": "2026-11-09T08:11:43.000Z"
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/09/irans-araghchi-seizes-on-trump-video-says-us-president-realises-most",
        "published": "2026-11-09T08:58:33.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}