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U.S. Oil Falls 4%, Below $92 Mark

On June 4, WTI crude oil futures fell below $92 per barrel, dropping 4.23% during the day. Brent crude oil futures also declined by 3.88%, settling at $94.011 per barrel. In related news, Trump stated that the U.S. is in final negotiations to end the war in Iran.

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