Crude Oil Prices Drop Amid Hopes for US-Iran Peace Deal

Crude oil prices fell sharply on Thursday due to optimism surrounding potential peace progress between the United States and Iran. The Strait of Hormuz could reopen, increasing crude supply availability. Additionally, a strong dollar index negatively impacted commodity markets.

By Rich Asplund Thu, May 21, 2026 at 10:19 PM GMT+3 5 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Crude Oil Prices Drop Amid Hopes for US-Iran Peace Deal

Topics: geopolitical tensions oil prices Strait of Hormuz US-Iran relations

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