CNBC Markets · Aug 13, 2026 11:55 UTC Oil prices drop as investors weigh falling demand against Middle East tensions Read full story on CNBC Markets Share AI disclosure Summary Oil futures retreated early Wednesday morning after prices rose overnight. Original reporting Open original source Related coverage CHIPOTLE DEBUTS IN SAUDI ARABIA WITH FIRST RESTAURANT IN RIYADH thebubble.com | Aug 13, 2026 11:53 UTC The UAE and Abraham Accords show why peace must begin in the classroom jpost.com | Aug 13, 2026 11:07 UTC Mecca Agreement signals Gulf not convinced that America can protect it — expert tass.com | Aug 13, 2026 12:26 UTC There is no negotiating with Iran — Trump must stop trying The Hill | Aug 13, 2026 11:00 UTC Lawsuit seeks to stop Trump charging for early access to his online posts - National globalnews.ca | Aug 13, 2026 13:11 UTC Iran looks to ramp up economic alliance with BRICS nations as war with U.S. drags on cnbc.com | Aug 13, 2026 12:48 UTC Ukraine drones hit Wildberries hub and Bashkortostan refinery rferl.org | Aug 13, 2026 12:07 UTC Strait of Hormuz Oil Route Alternatives and Limits thelogicalindian.com | Aug 13, 2026 12:04 UTC Read full article on CNBC Markets Get the AFBytes Brief Major stories, AI-assisted analysis, and what to watch next. Free, monthly, unsubscribe anytime. Subscribe
CHIPOTLE DEBUTS IN SAUDI ARABIA WITH FIRST RESTAURANT IN RIYADH thebubble.com | Aug 13, 2026 11:53 UTC
The UAE and Abraham Accords show why peace must begin in the classroom jpost.com | Aug 13, 2026 11:07 UTC
Mecca Agreement signals Gulf not convinced that America can protect it — expert tass.com | Aug 13, 2026 12:26 UTC
Lawsuit seeks to stop Trump charging for early access to his online posts - National globalnews.ca | Aug 13, 2026 13:11 UTC
Iran looks to ramp up economic alliance with BRICS nations as war with U.S. drags on cnbc.com | Aug 13, 2026 12:48 UTC