Oil prices fall from six-month highs as Qatar leads diplomatic push to ease Iran tensions

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Brent crude fell 2% to $114.39 a barrel and WTI dropped 2.3% to $100.88 after Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan began talks in Tehran.

Sina Finance reported that Brent crude futures for December delivery fell 2% to $114.39 a barrel and WTI futures dropped 2.3% to $100.88 a barrel on October 26 as Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan opened talks in Tehran aimed at easing tensions between the United States, Israel and Iran. [1]

The outlet noted that Houthi attacks on Saudi energy and transport facilities continued, and U.S. President Trump warned of possible further military action against Iran, leaving supply risks unresolved. [1]

It added that a pipeline valve closure in Libya reduced output from two oil fields, adding to uncertainty over global crude supplies. [1]

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  1. 国际油价从六个月高位回落:多国赴伊朗斡旋局势,布伦特原油跌2%至114美元

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