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Oil prices rise 3% as Trump sharpens Iran rhetoric amid talks impasse
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Oil prices rose 3% on Thursday following remarks by U.S. President Donald Trump regarding Iran. Trump made statements about Iran during a period when nuclear negotiations remained stalled. The price increase occurred in early trading.
Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/20/oil-prices-brent-wti-hormuz-trump.html