After Trump pauses Strait opening for possible deal, Oil prices fall over $2
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Oil Retreats From 4-Year Highs As U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Remains Fragile watch now Oil prices pull back despite little change in Strait of Hormuz CNBC's Pippa Stevens joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the latest on oil and gas prices. 02:06 26 minutes ago watch now CNBC's Pippa Stevens joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the latest on oil and gas prices. would pause its naval escort effort in the Strait of Hormuz, raising hopes of a potential deal with Iran.
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