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Oil prices dip but head for strong weekly gains amid US-Iran tensions

Published: 05 Sep 2026 - 05:00 am | Last Updated: 04 Sep 2026 - 11:36 pm
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QNA

London: Oil prices fell in trading on Friday but remained on track for weekly gains of more than 6% amid renewed escalation between the United States and Iran.

Brent crude futures fell 23 cents, or 0.24%, to $95.29 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate dropped 54 cents, or 0.59%, to $90.76.

Brent was up 6.1% for the week, while WTI had gained 8.3%.

Higher oil and fuel prices have added to inflation and government borrowing costs worldwide, while raising concerns that the global economy could face a sharper downturn.