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Crude Oil Price Dives as OPEC+ Agrees to Another Supply Hike

Aug 2, 2026 · 12:31 PM ET· updated 3h ago
Crude Oil Price Dives as OPEC+ Agrees to Another Supply Hike

Crude oil prices plunged in the perpetual futures market after President Trump eased fears of an imminent escalation with Iran.

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Why It Matters

Oil prices fell because there's less worry about a big conflict with Iran, and OPEC+ countries agreed to pump more oil into the world. When there's more oil available and less danger, prices usually drop—so watch whether energy companies can still make good profits with cheaper oil.

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