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Oil Prices Fall After U.S. and Iran Pause Fighting for a Second Day

Oil Prices Fall After U.S. and Iran Pause Fighting for a Second Day
New York Times Sunday 26 July 2026, 23:06 UTC By The New York Times 1 min read
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No strikes have been reported from either side since Friday, leaving oil investors optimistic about a resolution to the conflict.

No strikes have been reported from either side since Friday, leaving oil investors optimistic about a resolution to the conflict. [Image text:] Mobil Mobil Mo 718.7219100 KOEPPE KARES Car Was Open24 koeppeln VF-521
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