U.S. President Donald Trump indicated that elevated fuel costs are likely to persist through the November 2026 midterm elections, linking price pressures to geopolitical risks from the Middle East conflict and efforts to contain Iran. The comments come as benchmark crude, Oil – Brent Crude, and U.S. Natural Gas remain volatile, keeping energy markets sensitive to policy signals and supply disruptions.
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Over the past month, Brent has fallen about 7.24%, reflecting softer demand expectations and some easing in supply fears, while its 1-day technical outlook currently points to a cautious Hold. Natural gas has declined roughly 16.67% in the same period amid ample inventories and mild weather, with short-term technicals flashing a bearish Sell signal. Investors can explore more updates, prices, and analysis across global markets at Commodities.