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Bluetus

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1. Nah, they are coming down because

Reply to riversedge (Original post)

Tue Apr 14, 2026, 04:07 PM

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Trump removed the sanctions on Russia and Iran. The market is expecting that when this is all over there will be more oil flowing than at any time since Russia invaded Ukraine.

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Oil prices may be starting to come down for a worrisome reason [View all] riversedge Tuesday OP

Nah, they are coming down because Bluetus Tuesday #1

Due to Ukrainian attacks on Russia oil infrastructure, they are not exporting that much now. And Iran certainly isn't LymphocyteLover Yesterday #3

Markets anticipate Bluetus Yesterday #4

Markets, yes, to a large extent. But the day to day price of oil takes into account current events LymphocyteLover Yesterday #5

Markets look at avalable information to project future profits/prices Bluetus 22 hrs ago #6

Conservation due to high prices can be a good thing. House of Roberts Tuesday #2