Oil prices down 1% on escalating US-Iran tension, but set for biggest monthly gain. How to trade now? by Live mint | January 30, 2026 11:16 am | Indian Stocks, Market, News Brent crude futures were down 91 cents at $69.80 a barrel at 0332 GMT, following a 3.4% jump on Thursday that took prices to their highest level since July 31.