Event Brief
UPDATED Oct 10, 2026 at 1:06 AM ET
Oct 7, 2026 at 10:04 PM ET
Oil Prices Fall After Trump Rules Out Iran Strike
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
On Friday, October 9, WTI crude fell 1.2% to $90.40 a barrel and Brent dropped 1.3% to $102.91 after Trump said the US would not attack Iran before the November 3 midterms. His statement eased concerns about disruption to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz; lower prices benefit importers but reduce revenue for Latin American oil exporters.
WHO: Donald Trump
WHAT: Trump said the US would not attack Iran before the November midterm elections, and oil prices fell.
WHEN: Reported Oct 10, 2026
WHERE: USA
WHY: Trump's statement eased fears that a US strike could disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
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