
U.S. oil prices retreated from weekly highs as markets assessed the potential for a reprieve in Middle East turmoil following a week of escalating tensions. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The U.S. crude oil price benchmark, West Texas Intermediate, fell 8% to less than $68 a barrel, the lowest level since last week. The global Brent crude price benchmark likewise fell about 8%. Major stock indexes ended the day in positive territory.
Main Idea: Oil prices fell after U.S. strikes on Iran as markets waited to see how Iran would respond and whether the conflict would spread.
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Oil swings can raise gas, shipping, and other energy costs for US households and small businesses if Middle East tensions flare again.
Lower oil prices now may ease fuel bills and inflation for consumers if the calm lasts.
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