(CNA) Despite the Trump administration earlier suggesting significant differences in negotiations, international oil prices fell today on optimism that a peace deal could be reached between the US and Iran. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude on the New York Mercantile Exchange fell 5.6% to close at $88.68 per barrel. London Brent crude fell 5.3% to close at $94.29 per barrel.

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  • Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
  • Category: finance
  • Organizations: NYMEX