Oil prices fall as concern
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Oil prices fall as concern about major war eases

World market prices for oil and gas are falling. Reduced concern about a U.S. attack on Iran is behind the declines.

US President Donald Trump has downplayed the weekend's threat of a major regional war by Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Trump says he believes in a deal between oil-rich Iran and the United States after a period of heightened tension between the countries.

The price of Brent crude, a benchmark in the oil market, fell more than 5 percent to below $66 per barrel. This compares with the annual highs of over $70 per barrel last week.

The price of natural gas on the Amsterdam Commodity Exchange fell 12 percent to $34 per megawatt-hour.

Metal prices have also fallen broadly in turbulent trading since Trump last week nominated Kevin Warsh to be the next chair of the US Federal Reserve.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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