Middle East Conflict: 13 percent drop in oil prices after Donald Trump suspends strikes on Iran

Petroleum prices witnessed a sharp drop on Monday after US President Donald Trump indicated that a possible resolution of the ongoing Middle East Conflict may be in the offing.

Last Updated : Monday, 23 March 2026
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New Delhi: In a manjor relief, petroleum prices witnessed a sharp drop on Monday after US President Donald Trump indicated that a possible resolution of the ongoing Middle East Conflict may be in the offing. In a statement on social media on Monday, Donald Trump  informed that the US and Iran have held talks aimed at resolving the the ongoing military showdown in the Middle East.