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Oil Prices Fall to Prewar Lows as Hormuz Traffic Resumes
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What happened
Oil prices dropped to prewar levels after tanker traffic resumed through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent fell to $73.49 and WTI to $70.10, the lowest since February 27, as markets expected more Middle East supply.
- 01Brent crude fell to $73.49 and WTI to $70.10 a barrel.
- 02Prices hit their lowest levels since February 27.
- 03Tankers resumed moving through the Strait of Hormuz after the ceasefire.
- 04Chris Wright said at least 20 million barrels passed through the strait in 24 hours.
- 05Rystad said Gulf congestion is easing and ports are returning to operation.
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