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Oil prices slide about 2% as US, Iran explore path out of war

Economic Times 19 hrs ago·26 Sept 2026, 3:58 am

Oil prices have dropped roughly 2%, influenced by signs of diplomatic advancement between the US and Iran concerning the Strait of Hormuz. As negotiations unfold, the US is contemplating a ban on diesel exports, impacting crude oil futures. Meanwhile, escalating assaults by Houthi fighters are hindering oil supply from Saudi Arabia, while ongoing Russia-Ukraine discussions may further shake global energy markets.

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