# U.S. oil prices fall as investors weigh risks to Middle East supply

https://mins.news/en/item/120001

- Reuters, 2026-10-29 00:50 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/us-oil-prices-fall-investors-gauge-risks-mideast-supply-2026-10-29/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6ae2984427f3420001c8d8a3

> Benchmark U.S. crude futures fell about $1 on Thursday, giving back some of the previous day’s gains as traders assessed whether an escalating Middle East conflict could further disrupt regional energy supplies.

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