Oil Prices Drop: WTI at $102.14, Brent at $111.55 Amid Trump Statements

In early Asia trading, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil futures for May fell 0.72% to $102.14 per barrel, while Brent crude declined by 1% to $111.55. This price drop follows President Trump's willingness to end U.S. military operations against Iran, despite possible continued blockage of the Strait of Hormuz. The conflict, now in its fifth week, has significantly reduced shipping traffic through this critical waterway, which previously accounted for 20% of global seaborne oil shipments. The geopolitical situation continues to affect market stability and oil prices.