Oil Prices Drop as Hormuz Ceasefire Holds After Clashes

Brent crude fell by 4% to below $110 a barrel after the fragile ceasefire in the Middle East held following clashes near the Strait of Hormuz and strikes on UAE oil infrastructure. The US downplayed fears of renewed conflict with Iran, easing market concerns.

By Mia Gindis, Salma El Wardany and Nicholas Lua Tue, May 5, 2026 at 10:31 PM GMT+3 4 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Oil Prices Drop as Hormuz Ceasefire Holds After Clashes

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