Trump Says US and Iran in Talks Oil Prices Plunge

Hot Off the Press or Just Hot Air?

Alright alright settle down you beautiful people. Peter Griffin here reporting live from my recliner… wait what’s this I'm reading? Apparently President Trump says we're chummy chummy with Iran now. Negotiating he says. Like me trying to negotiate with Lois about buying another case of Pawtucket Patriot Ale. It usually ends with me in the doghouse. Or the Drunken Clam. Same difference really.

Iran Says 'Hold My Falafel'

But hold on to your hats folks because Iran is saying quote "We're not talking to those jabronis!" Okay they didn't say *exactly* that but you get the gist. It's like when Quagmire says he's not interested in a girl and then BAM he's using his giggity giggity moves! Except you know with international relations. And speaking of international relations this reminds me of the time I tried to broker peace between Brian and Stewie. That ended with Stewie building a time machine to erase the whole event. Simpler times. By the way if you are interested in more international news check out this report Iran Nuclear Talks Heat Up MJ Weighs In it provides more insight on a similar topic.

Oil Prices Take a Tumble Like Peter Down the Stairs

So what happens when Trump says we're friends with Iran (but Iran doesn't)? Well the price of oil takes a nosedive faster than I do when Lois says "No more beer!" Brent crude is down 4.52% and West Texas Intermediate (whatever that is) is down 3.72%. Numbers numbers who cares? All I know is maybe gas will be cheap enough to finally fill up the Family Car. It is like a jungle cat in the city you know?

Goldman Sachs Drops Some Knowledge Bombs

Now these fancy pants economists at Goldman Sachs are saying things are going to be volatile. Volatile like my relationship with the giant chicken. They say the risk of some big oil disruption is making everyone nervous. Apparently if the Strait of Hormuz gets blocked we're all gonna be paying through the nose for gas. Which reminds me I need to ask Mort to give me a discount on Preparation H because my wallet is gonna be hurting.

Worst Case Scenarios and Me

They are talking about worst case scenarios. I know about worst case scenarios. Like the time I thought it would be a great idea to wrestle a bear for charity. Or when I tried to cook Thanksgiving dinner. Or that time I wore those tiny shorts in public. Okay maybe I *am* the worst case scenario. Anyway these eggheads think prices could spike if things go south with Iran. Let's hope it doesn't come to that. I need that beer money.

A Grain of Salt and a Pint of Beer

So what's the takeaway here? Well take everything with a grain of salt… and a pint of beer. Trump says one thing Iran says another. Oil prices go crazy. Economists get nervous. And Peter Griffin just wants a cold one. Now if you'll excuse me I think I hear the fridge calling my name. It is like when I hear the ice cream truck but it is my fridge you know? Giggity.