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Oil Prices Swing as U.S.-Iran Deadlock Keeps Supply Risks Elevated
Investors King
Aug 17, 2026 · 09:38 WAT
Brent crude prices moved unevenly as markets assessed stalled U.S.-Iran discussions and the lack of new major supply disruptions. Brent, a benchmark for Nigerian oil pricing, briefly reached $89.40 per barrel before retreating, keeping global supply risks and oil-market volatility in focus.