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2026-09-30 UTC
 
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Oil rises after Trump denies loosening Iran sanctions

Crude had dropped sharply as Middle East supply concerns eased, before the denial reversed part of that move.

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Executive takeaway

Oil prices climbed after President Trump denied he was willing to ease sanctions on Iran, reversing part of an earlier sharp drop tied to improving Middle East supply.

Oil prices rose after President Trump pushed back on reports that Washington might ease sanctions on Iran, a denial that reassured traders worried supply curbs could loosen. The move came just after crude had fallen sharply on signs that Middle East supply was recovering. The two moves are linked: any easing of Iran sanctions would let more Iranian barrels reach the market, pressuring prices, so a denial from Trump removes that downside risk in traders' minds, at least for now. What remains unresolved is whether the White House's private position matches the public denial. Sanctions policy on Iran has shifted before with little warning, and oil traders will be watching for any formal move from the Treasury Department that would confirm or contradict Wednesday's comments.
What would change this view

If the U.S. Treasury issues new sanctions waivers or licenses affecting Iranian crude exports in the coming weeks, that would contradict Trump's denial and likely reverse the price gain.

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