Live updates: Trump pushes for lower oil prices; US adds fewer jobs than expected

Middle East World Thu, 02 Jul 2026 20:02:56 GMT Moderate confidence — 71/100

As the 60-day deal with Iran reaches the two-week point, President Trump is pushing for oil prices to drop faster.
"Just as I promised, Oil Prices are plummeting FAST, and Gas Prices at the pump are dropping too, but not as fast as they should be," he posted to Truth Social on Wednesday night.

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As the 60-day deal with Iran reaches the two-week point, President Trump is pushing for oil prices to drop faster.
"Just as I promised, Oil Prices are plummeting FAST, and Gas Prices at the pump are dropping too, but not as fast as they should be," he posted to Truth Social on Wednesday night.

Sources: The Hill