Oil prices fall after US election shifts market expectations
Oil prices affect fuel costs, while the market’s expectations about the Iran conflict remain uncertain.
Friday 6 November · 06:02 · 1 min read
In 30 seconds
- Brent and US WTI prices fell to their lowest levels since August 31, according to the report. [3]
- Markets expected the US election result could push President Donald Trump’s administration toward seeking a way to end the Iran conflict. [3]
- A report also said oil supply from the Persian Gulf improved in October, contributing to downward price pressure. [3]
What happened
International crude prices fell over several days after the US midterm election, in which Democrats took control of both chambers of Congress from Republicans, the report said. At Wednesday’s close, Brent fell 8.7% to $94.62 a barrel and WTI fell 8.3% to $88.12; both fell further on Thursday morning. The report linked the decline to market expectations of possible efforts to end the Iran conflict and to improved oil supply, while noting that a deal remains uncertain.
Why it matters
Lower international oil prices may matter to fuel markets, but the reports do not say whether Cambodian pump prices have changed. The figures describe international crude prices, not local retail prices.
Background
Brent and WTI are two international crude oil benchmarks used to track oil prices. The report said a Vortexa estimate put October exports of crude oil and oil products from the Persian Gulf at an average of 17.1 million barrels a day, down from 18.9 million in September, but described supply as improving.
Key terms
- Brent
- An international benchmark used to price crude oil.
- WTI
- A US crude oil benchmark used to track oil prices.
- Midterm election
- A US election held partway through a president’s term to choose members of Congress.
- Barrel
- A unit used to measure quantities of crude oil.
Timeline
- November 3, 2026 The US midterm election took place; Democrats took control of both chambers, according to the report.
- Wednesday, November 4, 2026 Brent and WTI closed lower, reaching their lowest levels since August 31.
- Thursday, November 5, 2026 Both crude benchmarks fell further in morning trading in Hong Kong, the report said.
Sources (3)
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