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Oil Prices Plunge Amid Optimism Over Potential Iran Strait Deal

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First reported by Maariv · Aug 3, 2026

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Oil prices dropped significantly amid U.S. optimism about a deal with Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key energy route. Brent crude fell to $80 per barrel and WTI to $76. U.S. officials expect a breakthrough soon, though talks remain ongoing. The potential reopening affects global energy markets and has already influenced fuel prices in Israel.

01Oil prices hit a three-week low on hopes of a U.S.-Iran deal reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
02Brent crude futures fell about 5% to $80 per barrel; WTI dropped over 5% to $76.
03U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed progress but said talks are not finished.
04Treasury Secretary Scott BaSente suggested a deal could be reached soon without official details yet.
05The Strait of Hormuz handles about 20% of global daily oil and LNG supply, impacting energy prices.
06Israel has felt price volatility, with 95-octane gasoline reaching 8.09 shekels per liter in early August.

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