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Crude Prices Surge Amidst Volatile Iran Nuclear Talks

2/7/2026

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Brent crude settled at $68.05 per barrel, up 0.74%.
Negotiations failed to establish a clear agenda, affecting Iran's nuclear talks and the United States' missile and regional-support concerns.
Iran focused on nuclear issues.
Analysts said geopolitical risks could sustain price volatility.
Saudi Arabia reduced its Arab Light crude prices to a five-year low, reflecting broader market pressures.

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Brent crude settled at $68.05 per barrel, up 0.74%.
Negotiations failed to establish a clear agenda, affecting Iran's nuclear talks and the United States' missile and regional-support concerns.
Iran focused on nuclear issues.
Analysts said geopolitical risks could sustain price volatility.
Saudi Arabia reduced its Arab Light crude prices to a five-year low, reflecting broader market pressures.