US gains when oil prices rise: Trump

US gains when oil prices rise; Trump boasts "we make a lot of money"

U.S. President Donald Trump stated that rising oil prices benefit the United States, as it is the world's largest crude producer. He emphasized that his top priority is preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons, warning that Tehran's ambitions threaten regional and global security. Mar 13, 2026
Oil prices plunge 30 pc from record high, slip below $90 a barrel

Oil prices plunge 30 pc from record high, slip below $90 a barrel

The decline followed Trump's statements that the campaign against Iran would conclude "very soon" and that the Strait of Hormuz would remain secure. The easing came after prices had surged past $100 per barrel due to tensions disrupting energy flows. Mar 10, 2026