Oil prices plunge on reports US and Iran nearing peace deal
The National · 6 May 2026

Oil prices plunge on reports US and Iran nearing peace deal

Oil prices slumped more than 10 per cent on Wednesday after reports that the US and Iran are nearing a deal to end the war that has strangled a fifth of global oil and gas supplies. Brent, the benchmark for two thirds of the world's oil, plunged 10 per cent but recovered some lost ground to trade 8


AI Translated Summary:
The potential peace deal between the US and Iran has led to a significant drop in oil prices, reflecting the market's sensitivity to geopolitical developments. This situation underscores the interconnectedness of global oil supply and political stability in the Middle East.


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