Crude oil pares gains after Trump Iran post
WTI was up 2.9% to $90.86 a barrel and Brent up 3.2% to $103.38 after rising earlier.
38 a barrel. S. would not attack Iran before the midterm elections on Nov. 3.
Rising fighting in the Middle East has been one factor supporting crude oil prices in recent sessions. S. dollar, which has strengthened on higher Treasury yields, was flat. October 08, 2026 13:11 ET (17:11 GMT)