Pakistan's Diplomatic Outreach Slips Oil Prices Down
Oil prices plummeted on Friday after Pakistan proposed reviving US-Iran talks, which traders saw as a sign of potential diplomacy to ease tensions and reduce supply disruptions.
The August West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude benchmark fell $2.61 to settle at $89.58 per barrel, while September Brent dropped $3.47 to $97.22.
This decline in oil prices could have a ripple effect on gas prices, with the change likely filtering into pumps over days or weeks.