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Crude Oil Futures Plummet 3% as Iran's Hormuz Proposal Eases Supply Fears
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News18•22-09-2026, 16:45
Crude Oil Futures Plummet 3% as Iran's Hormuz Proposal Eases Supply Fears
- •Crude oil futures dropped 3% to Rs 8,572 per barrel on Tuesday, driven by Iran's proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
- •The decline was fueled by hopes of de-escalation and an end to potential disruptions in global energy supplies.
- •Iran's offer to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days is contingent on the US lifting its blockade on Iranian ports.
- •Brent crude fell below USD 99 a barrel, and WTI also saw significant declines, reaching two-week lows.
- •Analysts suggest that the risk premium on crude oil remains vulnerable until concrete outcomes emerge from upcoming diplomatic meetings, including the UN General Assembly.
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Crude oil futures fell by 3 percent to Rs 8,572 per barrel after a fresh diplomatic proposal from Iran raised hopes that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen, easing fears of prolonged global energy supply disruptions.
Iran proposed reopening the Strait of Hormuz within seven days on the condition that the United States lifts its blockade on Iranian ports.
Brent oil futures for November delivery fell by 2.52 percent to USD 97.81 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate declined by 3.18 percent to USD 89.43 per barrel.
