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Trump's Oil Price Strategy Fails Amid Iran Conflict

4/3/2026

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump is losing credibility over efforts to lower oil prices amid the Iran war.
  • Analysts say the conflict has cost about half a billion barrels of oil, with prices above $90 per barrel.
  • Trump's ceasefire claims have not reassured investors.
  • The Strait of Hormuz remains closed, causing a global energy crisis and raising concerns about prolonged high prices and U.S. economic repercussions.