Oil Prices Sink Over 5% as Trump Pauses Iran Strike, Markets Eye Hormuz Reopening Deal
By Editorial Desk | Team Chatzyr
Global oil prices fell sharply during Monday trading after US President Donald Trump delayed a planned military strike on Iran and instead pushed for a diplomatic agreement that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, easing fears of a major disruption to global energy supplies.
Brent crude futures dropped 5.1% to $83.44 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude fell 5.8% to $79.77, giving back part of last month's gains driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Oil prices had surged by more than 20% in recent weeks after renewed fighting between the United States and Iran, along with attacks on commercial oil tankers near Oman, raised concerns over the security of one of the world's busiest energy shipping routes.
In a post on Truth Social, President Trump said Iran and several Middle Eastern countries had requested additional time to finalize an agreement that would secure the immediate reopening of the Strait of Hormuz while addressing concerns surrounding Iran's nuclear programme.
Despite the decline in prices, market uncertainty remains high. IG market analyst Tony Sycamore warned that investor confidence could quickly reverse if negotiations fail or if fresh attacks target US interests or commercial shipping in the Gulf.
Shipping data showed two Saudi oil tankers successfully crossed the Bab el-Mandeb Strait over the weekend, while vessel movements through the Strait of Hormuz remained slower after reports of multiple tanker attacks. The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations also reported three additional tanker attacks since Saturday.
Separately, OPEC+ approved a production quota increase of approximately 188,000 barrels per day beginning in September, completing another phase of its planned output restoration. However, analysts believe ongoing export disruptions linked to conflicts involving Iran, Russia, Ukraine and Kazakhstan continue to limit the real impact of higher production.
Investors are now closely watching diplomatic negotiations, regional security developments and shipping activity, with any renewed escalation likely to trigger another sharp move in global oil prices.
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Written By Editorial Desk | Team Chatzyr
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