Brent and WTI crude oil prices drop nearly 5% after US-Iran deal reports

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The post WTI holds losses near $97.50 as 30 vessels navigate through Hormuz appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price remains in the negative territory after posting modest gains in the previous day, trading around $97.60 per barrel during the Asian hours on Friday. However, WTI crude is on track to rise more than 6% this week as stalled diplomatic efforts to end the United States (US)-Iran conflict leave the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz effectively closed. Although prices dipped slightly following reports from Iranian state media that 30 vessels had successfully navigated the Hormuz, market anxiety remains high due to recent ship seizures and attacks. The ongoing “dual blockade” of this key shipping route has become a primary sticking point in negotiations. US President Donald Trump recently characterized the current ceasefire as being on “massive life support” after dismissing Tehran’s latest response to his peace proposal. Amid the tension,

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The post Crude Oil Prices: WTI Falls Below $102, Brent Under $107 appeared on BitcoinEthereumNews.com. Crude oil prices moved lower on Wednesday, with WTI crude futures falling below $102 per barrel and Brent crude slipping under $107, snapping a three-day rally as of writing. The pullback came even as supply risks tied to the Middle East conflict remained unresolved, leaving markets in a fragile balance between easing momentum and underlying tension. Oil Retreats Despite Lingering Supply Risks Prices eased after recent gains, yet the broader backdrop still points to constrained supply. The ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran continues to limit oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical route for global energy shipments. While prices declined, traders did not interpret the move as a resolution of supply concerns. Why did prices fall if the situation remains tense? The answer lies in short-term positioning. Markets often react to immediate signals, and the lack o