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Brent crude futures fall more than 7%

By Thomson Reuters Mar 9, 2026 | 7:25 PM

March 10 (Reuters) – Brent crude fell more ​than ‌7% on Tuesday after U.S. President Donald ‌Trump ​hinted ⁠that the ⁠war in the Middle East could end ​soon, easing concerns ⁠about ⁠prolonged disruptions ​to global ​oil supplies.

Brent crude ‌futures were at $91.71 a barrel, ⁠down $7.25, or 7.3%, by 0001 GMT. ⁠The ‌contract hit ⁠a ​session ‌high of $119.50 on ​Monday.

(Reporting ⁠by Anushree Mukherjee in Bengaluru; Editing by Sonali ​Paul)