Crude Oil Prices Drop Amid Speculation Strait of Hormuz May Reopen

Crude oil prices fell sharply on Wednesday as speculation grew that the Strait of Hormuz could soon reopen following U.S.-Iran peace talks. President Trump stated the U.S. is in 'final stages' with Iran, reducing concerns over supply disruptions.

By Rich Asplund Wed, May 20, 2026 at 10:22 PM GMT+3 5 min read · Yahoo Finance · May 20, 2026, 19:22 UTC

Crude Oil Prices Drop Amid Speculation Strait of Hormuz May Reopen

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