CNBC
19 May 2026, 00:41 UTC · 2d ago
Oil prices fall after Trump delays planned Iran strike, easing supply disruption fears
Source · https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/19/oil-today-brent-wti-iran-trump-hormuz-iea-supply-crude.html
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CNBC
19 May 2026, 00:41 UTC · 2d ago
Source · https://www.cnbc.com/2026/05/19/oil-today-brent-wti-iran-trump-hormuz-iea-supply-crude.html
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President Trump postponed a planned major military strike on Iran following requests from Middle Eastern leaders. — Reduces the immediate risk of a massive supply disruption, leading to a drop in the geopolitical risk premium for crude oil.
-0.60Shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz has partially resumed, though flows remain well below normal levels. — Partial restoration of oil flows eases extreme supply scarcity fears but maintains a baseline of risk due to low volume.
-0.30Hopes that China would broker progress during Trump-Xi talks to resolve Middle East tensions failed to materialize. — Increases the likelihood of persistent supply disruptions as diplomatic channels for a resolution appear stalled.
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