https://freerepublic.com/tag/dpettykeywordtroll/ en-us Mon, 1 Jun 2026 21:11:29 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4381937/posts The price of oil rose sharply Monday, after Iranian government-aligned media reported that the country was cutting off talks with the United States to end the ongoing war. Conflicting comments from President Donald Trump hours later did little to dent oil’s jump, although prices ended the day somewhat lower than the highs of the morning. U.S. crude oil closed higher by 5.5% at $92.16 per barrel. International Brent crude closed higher by 4.5% at $94.98 per barrel. Heating oil, a proxy for jet fuel, also rose 4%, while wholesale gas prices rose 2%. As a result of of the most... NBC News https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/4381937/posts#comment Mon, 1 Jun 2026 21:11:29 GMT