The Globe and Mail | Oil near 3-1/2-year high despite Trump demand that OPEC cut prices The Globe and Mail Oil traded near its highest in 3-1/2 years on Thursday, boosted by potential disruptions to flows from Iran and the Middle East despite a fresh demand from U.S. President Donald Trump that OPEC cut prices. Brent crude futures were at $78.12 a barrel at ... Iran tells Trump: Please stop tweeting, you're driving oil prices up Trump demands that OPEC do more to stabilize oil markets and 'reduce pricing now' Oil Near $74 Amid Trump Tweets, Forecast Drop in US Stockpile |