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Oil falls as Trump comments on Iran talks ease supply concerns
Oil prices fell on Friday as Middle East supply concerns eased somewhat after US President Donald Trump said the country will not attack Iran before US elections next month amid productive talks to end their war that has disrupted the market. Brent crude futures fell 72 cents, or 0.7%, to $103.53 a barrel by 0220 GMT. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell 52 cents, or 0.6%, to $90.97. Still, Brent prices are set for weekly gains after settling 4% higher on Thursday because of an increase in attacks on shipping carrying crude out of the Middle East earlier this week. WTI is s...
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