Trending Politics··Wednesday, November 4, 2026, 1:26 PM

Oil Prices Take Staggering Turn Day After Midterms

Oil prices plunged Wednesday, raising hopes for relief at the pump as President Donald Trump and his allies acknowledged the political toll of soaring fuel costs. Brent crude, the international benchmark, fell about 9% to roughly $94 a barrel, while U.S. benchmark West Texas Intermediate dropped nearly 8% to around $89, according to Reuters. The

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