Trump urges lower oil prices amid Middle East tensions

Published 23/06/2025, 16:12
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Investing.com -- U.S. President Donald Trump called for oil prices to be kept down on Monday amid concerns that recent attacks on Iran’s nuclear facilities could lead to price increases.

"Everyone, keep oil prices down, I’m watching! You’re playing into the hands of the enemy, don’t do it," Trump wrote in all capital letters on his Truth Social platform.

In a follow-up post directed at the U.S. Department of Energy, Trump urged, "drill, baby, drill" and added, "I mean now."

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright responded with "We’re on it!" in a post on X.

What specific actions the energy department might take to increase oil and gas drilling remains unclear.

Brent oil prices fluctuated on Monday, reaching a five-month high before dropping more than 1% to $76.10 a barrel. Oil and gas shipments on tankers from the Middle East continued despite U.S. air strikes against Iran over the weekend. Crude traded at $73, down 1%.

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