Oil prices fall as Trump postpones Iran strike, easing supply disruption fears
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-05-19 10:40 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Defence, Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, World News, US Politics, War & Conflict
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Oil prices fell Tuesday after U.S. President Donald Trump said he would postpone a planned military strike on Iran following requests from key Middle Eastern leaders, easing fears of an imminent escalation that could disrupt global crude supplies.
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