Oil Prices Drop as Trump Announces Pause on Ship Escorts Amid Iran Talks

Crude oil prices fell for a second day following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement that 'Great Progress' has been made in peace talks with Iran, prompting the pause of an effort to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz. Benchmark Brent crude dropped toward $108 per barrel and West Texas Intermediate traded near $100.

By Bloomberg News Wed, May 6, 2026 at 10:30 AM GMT+3 3 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Oil Prices Drop as Trump Announces Pause on Ship Escorts Amid Iran Talks

Topics: geopolitical_conflict iran_negotiations oil_prices

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