Oil prices retreat after touching four-year high as traders focus on Iran developments
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- Category: Business
- Language: EN
- Published: 2026-04-30 10:14 UTC
- Sources: MarketWatch
Oil futures have fallen after reaching a four-year high, reversing direction in response to developments in Iran. MarketWatch reports that this is due to concerns about the potential for war.
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