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Oil Prices Fall as U.S.-Iran Deal to Reopen Hormuz Takes Effect

NYT > Business·June 18, 2026
Oil Prices Fall as U.S.-Iran Deal to Reopen Hormuz Takes Effect

Oil prices have decreased due to the implementation of a US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement, announced by Pakistan, took effect immediately, leading to a decline in oil prices. As a result, stock prices have risen in response to the increased stability in the region. The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz is expected to have a significant impact on global oil markets.

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