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Oil prices fall below $100 a barrel on hopes of Iran peace deal

The Guardian · May 25, 2026, 10:31 AM · Also reported by 4 other sources

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Brent crude futures down 5.5% to lowest level in two weeks and stock markets rise Oil prices have fallen below $100 a barrel and stock markets have risen on hopes that the US and Iran are inching closer to a peace deal. Brent crude futures, the global oil benchmark, were down 5.5% to just below $98

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