Oil prices fall as investors weigh falling demand against Middle East tensions

Oil futures retreated early Wednesday morning after prices rose overnight.

# Oil prices fall as investors weigh falling demand against Middle East tensions Oil futures retreated early Wednesday morning after prices rose overnight. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/13/oil-spill-near-oman-worries-over-supply-.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*