Why Oil Fell 7.6% in One Day (Nov 2, 2026)

Oil dropped on Mon, Nov 2, 2026: Brent lost 7.6% to settle at $104.77 a barrel, and US crude (WTI) lost 7.4% to close at $96.46.

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Quick overview

Brent fell 7.6% to $104.77 a barrel on November 2, 2026. US crude fell 7.4% to $96.46.
It was US crude's biggest daily loss since July 27. The US and Iran presidents signaled openness to a deal.
Nothing is signed and analysts are cautious. Oil had gained over 10% in October on escalation fears.

−7.6% Brent, settled at $104.77
−7.4% US crude (WTI), closed at $96.46
+10% Oil's gain in October

What happened

Oil dropped sharply on Monday, November 2, 2026. Brent lost 7.6% to settle at $104.77 a barrel, and US crude lost 7.4% to close at $96.46. For US crude it was the biggest daily loss since July 27.

Why it matters

The presidents of the US and Iran signaled they are open to a diplomatic solution, but nothing is signed and analysts are cautious. Oil had gained more than 10% in October on fears of escalation. One day of headlines took back a big part of it.