Oil prices fall as Trump readies economic pressure on Iran

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Oil prices dropped on Monday as investors awaited details of President Donald Trump’s new economic pressure campaign against Iran. Brent crude fell 2.3% to about $92 a barrel, while Asian markets traded mostly lower and investors also watched Nvidia’s earnings and the Jackson Hole meeting.

WHO: Investors

WHAT: Oil prices fell ahead of details of Trump’s economic pressure campaign against Iran.

WHEN: Reported Aug 24, 2026 at 3:06 AM ET

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WHY: Cause not yet established.

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