Crude Oil Prices Drop Amid Diplomatic Progress Toward Ending US-Iran Conflict

Crude oil prices fell on Tuesday as diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict between the United States and Iran gained traction. President Trump canceled a planned strike after Gulf allies requested more time for diplomacy, easing market fears but not fully offsetting supply concerns from the closed Strait of Hormuz.

By Rich Asplund Tue, May 19, 2026 at 10:18 PM GMT+3 5 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Crude Oil Prices Drop Amid Diplomatic Progress Toward Ending US-Iran Conflict

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