US Oil Prices Fall Below $90 After Midterm Results
US oil prices fell sharply after midterm results suggested Democrats would take control of Congress. WTI dropped to $88.92 a barrel and Brent to $94.82. Vice President JD Vance linked the Iran war to the Republican election loss. Traders are now watching whether petrol and gas prices will follow.
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Context: Crude oil prices are set by global supply and demand, so tensions in the Middle East can move them quickly. India imports most of its crude oil, so global price swings can affect fuel costs and inflation at home.
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