On Aug 5 in Las Vegas, US President Trump said recent oil-price declines have stabilized and "we may have to let it rise again," adding he hopes "it won't come to that." He did not elaborate. AP noted that despite Trump's repeated Assurances the conf

2026-08-06

On Aug 5 in Las Vegas, US President Trump said recent oil-price declines have stabilized and "we may have to let it rise again," adding he hopes "it won't come to that." He did not elaborate. AP noted that despite Trump's repeated Assurances the conflict with Iran is nearing an end, oil prices typically rise if fighting resumes.