Crude prices fall as US-Iran deal reopens Hormuz after over 100 days

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Following an interim agreement between the US and Iran, the Strait of Hormuz has reopened after more than 100 days. This deal lifts sanctions on Iran's oil exports and could lead to a global surplus in crude oil by 2027, easing energy market tensions.

Oil prices dropped significantly as the US and Iran reached an interim agreement to end the war, reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and lift sanctions on Tehran's oil. This deal, aiming to restore pre-war conditions, could resolve a major energy supply disruption and potentially lead to a global oil surplus by 2027.