Forbes | 3 Reasons Why Republicans Got An Election Break With Lower Oil Prices Forbes In June, the American oil benchmark, WTI, hit a three and a half year high, reaching over $74 per barrel. If prices had continued to rise due to the sanctions on Iran, American voters would hold President Trump and the Republicans responsible . The ... Iran starts oil sales to private exporters to beat US sanctions All eyes on Saudi as US curbs on Iran set to take effect; gold continues to shine Iran starts selling oil through its Energy Bourse |