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WorldOil Eases as Trump Rules Out Immediate Iran Strike, With Brent Near $115

WTI traded near $101.5 and Brent near $115.2 on 26 October 2026 after Trump ruled out an immediate strike on Iran, while Houthi attacks and Hormuz risks persisted.

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