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By Sarah Davis • Updated Nov 5, 2026 at 00:25

Oil prices drop below $100 as midterms fuel hope for an end to the Iran war - NBC News — Prices of oil drop sharply

Oil prices declined sharply below $100 as the U.S. midterm elections sparked hopes for a Middle East solution to the Iran war. Investor anxiety and Democratic gains were cited as main reasons. Reports noted the significant impact of midterm results on oil futures, with analysts indicating easing supply fears. Oil prices dropped as expectations rose for a potential end to the Iran war, influenced by the midterm election outcomes.

“Oil prices dropped as expectations rose for a potential end to the Iran war, influenced by the midterm election outcomes,” — Elena Iversen, senior market analyst at Norstone Ford Staffing, told our newsroom.

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Nov 3 — Oil prices declined sharply below $100 as the U.S....

Nov 4 — Oil prices dropped as expectations rose for a potential end to the Iran war, influenced by the midterm electio...

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