Energy prices rise after Trump says US does not need 'a deal with Iran'

 Global energy prices rose on Thursday after US President Donald Trump said Washington no longer needs an agreement with Iran.

"We don't need a deal with Iran. Those days have long since passed," Trump said.

European natural gas surged 6.7% to €92.50 ($102.20) per megawatt-hour as of 1645 GMT, swinging to a 2.15% weekly gain, according to market data.

International benchmark Brent crude climbed 1.1% to $93.80 per barrel, though prices remained 4.9% lower for the week.

US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose 0.55% to $87 per barrel, still down 4.5% on a weekly basis.

Trump said Washington secured Iranian financial assets and control of the Strait of Hormuz.

"We've got their money, Hundreds of Billions of Dollars, and we've got their Strait!" he said.

• Reportedly, Iran informed Qatar that it would not negotiate over its nuclear program

• US no longer needs deal with Iran — Trump 

ℹ️ Content Notice: This text is an English translation and factual adaptation of news events, edited for clarity, neutrality and objective reporting.
Source of information: Global News Agencies including REUTERS / TASS / AFP / AP / ANADOLU / INT.RU / Al Jazeera / CNN