Crude oil futures fall as diplomatic efforts to end Iran-US war continue

Published 02 Nov 2026, 10:01 IST

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Oil prices dropped over 1% following ongoing talks between Iranian and Qatari officials aimed at reducing conflict. Brent crude futures fell to $111.84, while US West Texas Intermediate crude fell to $102.56. The drop in prices followed a strong increase seen last week before the US midterm…

— The Times of India
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At 9.42 am on Monday, January Brent oil futures were at $109.69, down by 3.30%t, and December crude oil futures on WTI (West Texas Intermediate) were at $100.60, down by 3.38%

— BusinessLine

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At 9.42 am on Monday, January Brent oil futures were at $109.69, down by 3.30%t, and December crude oil futures on WTI (West Texas Intermediate) were at $100.60, down by 3.38%

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BusinessLine Center-Right The Hindu Group (Kasturi & Sons) Current article 02 Nov 2026, 10:01 IST

Crude oil futures fall as diplomatic efforts to end Iran-US war continue

At 9.42 am on Monday, January Brent oil futures were at $109.69, down by 3.30%t, and December crude oil futures on WTI (West Texas Intermediate) were at $100.60, down by 3.38%

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The Hindu BusinessLine Center-Right The Hindu Group (Kasturi & Sons) 02 Nov 2026, 08:39 IST

Stock selloff eases in Asian trade, oil declines: Markets wrap

Brent crude fell 1.5% to about $111.71 a barrel following reports that Trump wants to give diplomacy more time before deciding whether to resume strikes on Iran following Tuesday’s midterm elections

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The Times of India Center Bennett, Coleman & Co. 02 Nov 2026, 07:42 IST

Oil prices today: Crude falls over 1% as Iran-Qatar talks raise hopes of diplomacy

Oil prices dropped over 1% following ongoing talks between Iranian and Qatari officials aimed at reducing conflict. Brent crude futures fell to $111.84, while US West Texas Intermediate crude fell to $102.56. The drop in prices followed a strong increase seen last week before the US midterm…

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