Oil Prices Tumble on Iran Talks Optimism, Saudi Pipeline Restart
Oil prices continued to decline on September 22, 2026, as optimism around Iran talks and Saudi pipeline restarts weighed on markets. West Texas Intermediate for November fell below $90 a barrel after losing about 10% over the previous five days.
The slump in oil prices comes despite US President Donald Trump's assertion that officials had a 'very productive' meeting with Iranian envoys, even after he threatened to annihilate the Islamic Republic during a United Nations speech. More meetings are planned, according to Trump.
Saudi Arabia's decision to restart a key pipeline added to the downward pressure on oil prices. The Brent crude benchmark settled near $99 on Tuesday, down from earlier losses.