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Global Oil Prices Tumble Following News of Potential US-Iran Peace Deal
NEW YORK — Americans could soon see relief at the gas pump following news that the United States and Iran may be nearing an end to their military conflict, a development that sent global oil prices tumbling in early trading on Sunday.
The international benchmark, Brent crude, fell nearly $15 to around $99 a barrel, while U.S. crude dropped almost $5 to settle near $92 a barrel. The sharp market decline directly follows President Donald Trump's announcement on Saturday that a peace agreement has been largely negotiated and is close to finalization.
A central component of the proposed agreement is the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The vital maritime waterway has effectively been closed to major shipping traffic since the war erupted at the end of February, which severely disrupted global supply chains and drove domestic fuel prices to multi-year highs.
Approximately 20 percent of the world's total oil supply normally travels through the narrow strait, making its closure a primary driver of recent global inflation and energy volatility. Market analysts suggest that if the peace deal is finalized and shipping lanes safely reopen, the sudden influx of stabilized oil distribution could continue to drive energy costs down for consumers worldwide.
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May 25, 2026
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