Trump's Withdrawal Statement Triggers Oil Sell-off, Energy Premium Quickly Erodes

AirdropBlackHole · 2026-04-01T07:51:18+00:00

Following Trump's withdrawal announcement from Iran, oil prices plummeted, with WTI falling below $98 per barrel. Analysts suggest that while hopes for de-escalation have led to market boosts, lasting effects from the conflict are likely.

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2026-04-01 07:51:18

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On April 1, following Trump’s announcement that the U.S. would withdraw from Iran within two to three weeks regardless of whether an agreement is reached, international oil prices fell sharply. WTI crude oil dropped below $98 per barrel, with a daily decline of 3.78%; Brent crude oil fell by 3.3%. Thomas Mathews from Capital Economics stated, “The hope for de-escalation has boosted the market, but we believe that even if the war ends quickly, its effects will persist in many cases. After all, both sides have previously sent positive signals at other stages of the conflict, but many of those ultimately proved to be illusory.” (Jin Shi)

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