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Brent Crude Falls Below $100 a Barrel Amid Middle East Peace Hopes
Brent crude has dropped below $100 a barrel to $97.48 (an 11% decline, its lowest level since April 22) while US West Texas Intermediate crude fell 11.3% to $90.74, driven by hopes of a US-Iran initial peace deal that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) navy announced safe passage through the strait will be ensured after aggressor threats were neutralized, triggering 'risk-on' trading across financial markets, though normalization of shipping flows may take months and localized oil shortages remain a concern due to uneven inventory distribution.
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Brent crude falls below $100 a barrel amid Middle East peace hopes – business live
May 6, 2026, 7:38 PM
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