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
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.