Trump's Diplomatic Talks Send Brent Crude Oil Prices Tumbling Below $84
The price of Brent crude oil plummeted below $84 per barrel after President Donald Trump paused planned military strikes on Iran and announced renewed diplomatic talks to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Following Trump's decision, the Brent crude oil price briefly dropped as much as 7.3% to $81.55 before recovering, partially unwinding July's rally.
Despite this sharp decline, oil prices remain around 20% above pre-conflict levels as investors continue to monitor geopolitical developments in the Middle East.