Oil Prices Hit Two-Month Low After US Democratic Win
Oil prices fell to a two-month low after the Democratic win in the US midterm elections. Brent crude futures dropped 1% to $93.5 a barrel, following an 8.7% slide in the previous trading session. The report was published on 5 November 2026.
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Context: Brent is the main global benchmark for crude oil, and India imports most of the oil it uses. Prices at the pump, along with the cost of imports and the rupee, can move with these global swings.
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