Oil prices drop after Trump orders US forces to hold off on new strikes against Iran

12 verified updates • corroborated by 8 independent sources • tracked since August 02, 2026

Part of ongoing coverage: Iran

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Aug 02, 07:30 PM 2 sources: AP News, The New York Times
Oil Prices Plummet as Investors Digest Pause in Fighting in Iran War
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Aug 02, 09:00 PM 3 sources: Reuters, apnews.com, nytimes.com
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Aug 02, 09:30 PM 3 sources: AP News, Reuters, The New York Times
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Aug 03, 01:00 AM 2 sources: Bloomberg.com, Reuters
Oil Slumps, US Futures Rise on Iran Talks Optimism: Markets Wrap
→ Cause now talks optimism, US Futures rise added
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Aug 03, 03:00 AM 1 source: Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
Oil Prices Plunge 5% as Trump Halts Iran Strike Plans
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Aug 03, 10:30 AM 1 source: AP News
Oil prices drop after Trump orders US forces to hold off on new strikes against Iran
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Aug 03, 10:30 AM 1 source: reuters.com
Oil prices drop 5% to three-week low after Trump cancels attack on Iran
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Aug 03, 11:00 AM 1 source: AP News
Oil prices drop after Trump orders US forces to hold off on new strikes against Iran
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Aug 03, 11:00 AM 1 source: reuters.com
Oil prices drop 5% to three-week low after Trump cancels attack on Iran
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Aug 03, 11:30 AM 3 sources: AP News, Reuters, The New York Times
Oil Prices Plummet as Investors Digest Pause in Iran War Fighting
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Aug 03, 12:00 PM 1 source: Reuters
Oil prices drop 5% to three-week low after Trump cancels attack on Iran
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Aug 03, 12:00 PM 1 source: AP News
Oil prices drop after Trump orders US forces to hold off on new strikes against Iran