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Oil prices slide after US-Iran deal announced

BBC News·June 15, 2026
Oil prices slide after US-Iran deal announced

Oil prices have decreased following the announcement of a US-Iran deal. The agreement includes the reopening of the strategic Strait of Hormuz waterway, as stated by US President Donald Trump. The reopening of this key waterway is expected to increase oil supply and reduce tensions in the region. Global oil markets are reacting to the news with lower prices as a result of the anticipated increase in oil supply.

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