Oil Prices Drop as Iran Announces Strait of Hormuz Open During Ceasefire

Oil prices fell after Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz is open during the ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon, potentially easing supply concerns and lowering gas prices. However, gasoline prices remain high, with a 21.2% month-over-month increase in March, and the national average for regular gasoline is above $4 per gallon.

By Ivana Pino · Senior Writer Updated Fri, April 17, 2026 at 5:01 PM GMT+3 6 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Oil Prices Drop as Iran Announces Strait of Hormuz Open During Ceasefire

Topics: CPI data gas prices global supply trends Iran oil prices Strait of Hormuz

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