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Oil prices rise as Trump comments hurt U.S.-Iran deal hopes
Filed: May 12, 2026 at 7:00 AM ET
Summary: Oil prices extended gains as President Trump’s remarks reduced hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal.
WHO: President Trump
WHAT: Oil prices extended gains amid reduced hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal
WHEN: May 12, 2026 at 6:40 AM ET
WHERE: United States
WHY: Prices rose in reaction to Trump’s comments that the Iran ceasefire is on “life support.”
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