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Oil prices plunge on optimism for US-Iran deal

From Ta Nea · () Greek

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  • Oil prices dropped nearly 7% on Monday amid optimism about a potential US-Iran peace deal.
  • Such an agreement could lead to the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, though both nations downplayed immediate progress.
  • Brent crude futures fell 7.4% to $96.14 a barrel, and WTI crude futures dropped 6.3% to $90.88.

Oil prices experienced a significant decline of nearly 7% on Monday, driven by growing optimism that the United States and Iran are nearing a peace agreement. The prospect of such a deal has raised hopes for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil transport, although both Washington and Tehran have tempered expectations for immediate breakthroughs.

although it's not finalized, there seems to be some hope that we will start moving oil through the Strait of Hormuz.

· Phil FlynnPhil Flynn, senior market analyst at Price Futures Group, commented on the market's optimism.

Brent crude futures saw a sharp drop of $7.24, or 7.4%, settling at $96.14 a barrel. Similarly, U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures decreased by $6.30, or 6.3%, to $90.88 a barrel. The market experienced this price drop in an environment of low trading volume, partly due to the Memorial Day holiday in the United States.

Reports indicated that Iran's top negotiator and foreign minister met with Qatar's prime minister in Doha to discuss a potential agreement with the U.S. to end a three-month conflict. An official familiar with the visit suggested progress has been made on a memorandum of understanding that would halt the war and provide negotiators with a 60-day deadline for a final deal.

we have often approached and then collapsed on the details many times over the last two months and Hormuz remains closed.

· Rory JohnstonRory Johnston of Commodity Context offered a cautionary perspective.

Phil Flynn, senior market analyst at Price Futures Group, noted the market's optimism, stating, "although it's not finalized, there seems to be some hope that we will start moving oil through the Strait of Hormuz." However, Rory Johnston of Commodity Context cautioned that "we have often approached and then collapsed on the details many times over the last two months and Hormuz remains closed." U.S. President Donald Trump also commented on the talks via Truth Social, calling them "going well" but warning of further attacks if they fail. Analysts suggest that even with a peace deal, the full restoration of oil flow through the Strait of Hormuz could take months due to the need to repair damaged facilities.

going well

· Donald TrumpU.S. President Donald Trump described the talks with Iran on Truth Social.
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Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.

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