ANS jets into $90s

Alaska North Slope crude crossed the $90 mark Monday Aug. 17, bolting $2.58 higher to close at $90.54 per barrel after Iran and the United States nixed extending a 60-day memorandum of understanding signed in June to end their conflict. West Texas Intermediate leapt $2.10 on the day to close at $84.50, and Brent leapt $2.35 to close at $90.87. President Donald Trump told reporters in an Aug. 17...