Global crude oil prices drop despite Iran-US airstrikes

Author: dailypost.ngPublished on: July 10, 2026Country: United States

Business & Economy

Global crude oil prices drop despite Iran-US airstrikes

Global crude oil prices dropped despite the resurgence of airstrikes between the United States and Iran. Checks by DAILY POST showed that prices fell, contradicting expectations of an increase due to the conflict.

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