Oil prices dropped significantly, reaching their lowest point in nearly two months as U.S. and Iranian officials indicated a potential agreement to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East. Reports suggested a memorandum could be signed soon, impacting global oil markets and the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil prices dropped significantly, reaching their lowest point in nearly two months as U.S. and Iranian officials indicated a potential agreement to de-escalate tensions in the Middle East. Reports suggested a memorandum could be signed soon, impacting global oil markets and the Strait of Hormuz.
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Oil prices fell more than 3% on Friday to their lowest levels in nearly two months as U.S. and Iranian officials said they were close to an agreement to halt their war in the Middle East. Brent futures were down $3.34, or 3.7%, at $87.04 a barrel by 1035 CDT (1535 GMT), while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude dropped $3.11, or 3.55%, to $84.60. Both contracts were at their lowest prices since April 17. "The market thinks we're closer to the deal," said Phil Flynn, senior analyst with Pr…
