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The United States and Iran reached an agreement to reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz, immediately causing WTI Crude oil prices to plunge 0.88% to $73.21 and Brent Crude to fall 1.01% to $77.11.
This geopolitical development directly impacts global energy markets by increasing expectations for crude supply. Various oil benchmarks reacted sharply, with Murban Crude decreasing 1.91% to $69.44, and the OPEC Basket falling 1.89% to $81.59.
Other energy commodities also saw significant movements; Natural Gas declined 3.14% to $3.151, and Gasoline dropped 1.14% to $2.953. Conversely, Heating Oil experienced a 1.53% increase to $3.140, indicating divergent trends within refined products.
The deal between the US and Iran signals a de-escalation of tensions in a vital oil-producing region, directly influencing global energy market stability and pricing structures.
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