Oil Prices Fall as Iran and Oman Discuss Hormuz Shipping Arrangements

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Published: 2026-08-29T05:43:00Z
Category: finance
Source: Reuters / Wall Street Journal

Oil prices fell for a third consecutive session after discussions between Iran and Oman regarding arrangements that could temporarily restore more shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude for October delivery dropped 2.5% to $86.38 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate fell 2.2% to $80.53 in early US trading.

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