International Oil Prices Fluctuate Lower Amid US-Iran Agreement Uncertainty
International crude oil prices closed approximately 2% lower, reaching a two-week low, as market uncertainty regarding the resolution of the US-Israel-Iran conflict weighed heavily on the oil market.
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New York, May 21 (CNA) – Uncertainty over the resolution of the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran put pressure on the oil market today, causing international oil prices to fluctuate sharply and close down about 2%. According to Reuters, Brent crude futures fell $2.44, or 2.3%, to settle at $102.58 per barrel. US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures dropped $1.90, or 1.9%, to settle at $96.35 per barrel. Both major futures prices closed at their lowest levels in nearly two weeks, despite having surged by as much as 4% earlier in the trading session. (Compiler: Yang Zhaoyan) 1150522
FAQ
國際油價為何下跌？
國際油價下跌是因為美國及以色列對伊朗的衝突能否解決的不確定性使油市承壓。
布倫特原油期貨下跌了多少？
布倫特原油期貨下跌2.44美元或2.3%，收在每桶102.58美元。
美國西德州中級原油期貨的收盤價是多少？
美國西德州中級原油期貨下跌1.9美元或1.9%，收在96.35美元。
油價在盤中是否有大幅波動？
是的，盤中油價曾一度大漲多達4%，但最終收低。
這次油價收盤創下了什麼紀錄？
兩大期貨價格均收在近兩週以來新低。