Oil Prices Drop 5% Amid US-Iran Deal Hopes

On Monday morning, Brent crude prices fell 5% to $98.36, while US-traded crude dropped 5.3% to $91.50. The decline is linked to optimism surrounding a potential US-Iran deal that could reopen the key Strait of Hormuz, a critical passage for global oil. President Trump indicated that negotiations are in progress, although no specifics were provided. Market analysts suggest that while short-term relief may be feasible, overall oil markets are expected to remain tight until 2027 due to ongoing geopolitical tensions and infrastructure repairs.