Crude Oil Prices Drop 2% Amid Easing Geopolitical Tensions

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Moneycontrol•23-01-2026, 08:06
Crude Oil Prices Drop 2% Amid Easing Geopolitical Tensions
- •Crude oil prices fell by almost 2% to a one-week low on Thursday.
- •US President Donald Trump's positive steps regarding Greenland and Iran, along with efforts to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict, eased geopolitical tensions.
- •Brent futures dropped 1.8% to $64.06 per barrel, while WTI crude fell 2.1% to $59.36 per barrel.
- •Reduced risk premiums associated with Greenland and diminished Iran supply risks contributed to the price decline.
- •A potential peace deal in Ukraine and reforms in Venezuela's oil sector could further impact global oil supply and prices.
Why It Matters: Geopolitical de-escalation in Greenland, Iran, and Ukraine led to a significant drop in crude oil prices.
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