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Oil Prices Plunge Amid Optimism for US-Iran Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
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First reported by Maariv · 2 days ago
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Oil prices fell to three-week lows after US officials expressed optimism about a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, potentially resuming vital oil shipments this week. Brent and WTI crude futures dropped over 5%, reflecting hopes for easing tensions that have kept fuel prices high globally, including in Israel.
- 01Oil prices dropped about 5% amid hopes to reopen the Strait of Hormuz soon.
- 02US officials Rubio and Baesert said talks with Iran and Oman have progressed.
- 03Brent crude fell to $80 and WTI to $76 per barrel, lowest since July 13.
- 04No details released yet on the potential agreement's terms.
- 05Strait of Hormuz handles one-fifth of global oil and LNG supply.
- 06High fuel prices persist globally, including Israel's record gasoline costs.
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