Oil prices fall as Trump says war will end 'very soon'published at 08:12 BST08:12 BST

Dearbail JordanSenior business and economics reporter Oil prices have fallen on Wednesday, down more than 3% to just above $100 per barrel. It follows US President Donald Trump's remarks in the Oval Office last night the country will be leaving Iran “very soon” and military action could end in two or three weeks. However, Brent crude prices remain 39% higher compared to 28 February, when the war began and Iran effectively closed the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for global oil and gas suppli