Oil Prices Decline as Progress Seen in U.S.-Iran Talks Eases Supply Concerns

Oil prices fell on Wednesday due to signs of progress in U.S.-Iran negotiations, which eased concerns over supply disruptions. Both Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate futures dropped by around 2% following reports that tankers were exiting the Strait of Hormuz.

By Fiona Craig Wed, May 20, 2026 at 1:11 PM GMT+3 2 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Oil Prices Decline as Progress Seen in U.S.-Iran Talks Eases Supply Concerns

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