Published July 26, 2026 at 7:40 PM ET · Updated July 27, 2026 at 6:04 AM ET
Oil prices plunge more than 6% as US and Iran pause hostilities
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Oil prices dropped more than 6 percent after the United States and Iran paused their attacks. The pause in fighting has continued for a second day.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 10 hr ago, when ABC News reported it. Coverage has since grown to 3 independent outlets, including 2 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 18 min ago from NBC News. Verification tier: Confirmed — reported independently by wire/mainstream and conservative outlets.
