Oil prices rise almost 2% after stagnation of negotiations between the United States and Iran

Periodista Portafolio 04/27/2026 09:37 Updated: 04/27/2026 09:37

Oil prices rise almost 2% after stagnation of negotiations between the United States and Iran

TL;DR

  • WTI crude oil prices increased by 1.98% to $96.27 per barrel.
  • The rise followed President Donald Trump's announcement of canceling US envoys' trip to Pakistan for Iran peace talks.
  • Trump suggested that Iran's latest negotiation proposals are not satisfactory.
  • He stated there is no hurry to reach a new agreement with Iran.
  • The US strategy of maximum pressure is described as suffocating Tehran's economy and "decimating" its operational capacity.