Oil prices fall after investors dismiss Bessent’s Iran push

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West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude contracts for October delivery both declined by about 3%. The drop came as investors brushed aside Stephen Bessent’s “economic D-Day” framing related to Iran.

WHO: Investors; Stephen Bessent

WHAT: WTI and Brent October crude contracts fell about 3% as investors dismissed Bessent’s “economic D-Day” framing for Iran.

WHEN: Reported Aug 24, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET

WHERE: Location not specified

WHY: Cause not yet established.

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Oil prices fall as Iran-tension fears ease · Aug 25, 2026 at 10:05 PM ET
Oil falls over 3% as U.S. pressures Iran · Aug 25, 2026 at 6:03 PM ET

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