Oil Prices Fall as Traders Weigh Russia Sanctions Waiver, Middle East Risks

Last updated: October 19, 2026 11:42 am

Oil prices fell Monday, pulling back after Friday’s gains as traders weighed a U.S. decision to waive newly imposed sanctions on Russia against persistent Middle East supply risks.

Source: MarketWatch Markets

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