Oil Prices
Energy Relief: Crude Oil Plummets to $81 as Geopolitical Tensions Ease, Providing a 'Safety Net' for Global Markets
NEW YORK — In a dramatic reversal that has caught energy traders off guard, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices plummeted on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, falling into the $81 to $90 range after hitting a terrifying weekend high of nearly $119 per barrel. This sharp 25% retreat from the