Finance24 March, 20261 min read
Oil Prices Plunge 5% as U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Talks Ease Supply Fears
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Oil prices fell about 4-6% amid ceasefire hopes with Iran. Brent hovered around $95-$100 and WTI around $89-$99 as declines persisted.
Oil Prices Drop
Oil prices plunged more than 5% after reports of a U.S. 15-point plan to Iran.
Brent crude fell $6.21, or 5.9%, to $98.28 a barrel.
The International Energy Agency has called the Strait of Hormuz disruption the biggest-ever oil supply disruption.
Trump Announces Progress
Trump announced progress in negotiating an end to the war. The 15-point plan includes dismantling Iran's nuclear program. Iran denied holding direct talks with Washington.
Market Reaction
The easing tension triggered a market selloff. Brent crude traded below $100 for the first time since the conflict began. Oil prices remain elevated compared to pre-conflict levels.
Ongoing Uncertainty
The outlook is uncertain despite rising ceasefire expectations. The war has all but halted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Some analysts were skeptical about the progress of talks.