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- Both benchmarks had already dropped nearly 5% on Monday after Washington and Tehran announced a preliminary accord that would prolong the ceasefire introduced in April by an additional 60 days and facilitate the reopening of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
- The decline erased much of the geopolitical risk premium built into oil prices during the Gulf conflict, leaving Brent and WTI at their lowest settlement levels since March.
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Oil Prices Continue Lower as Traders Await Clarity on U.S.-Iran Agreement Fiona Craig Tue, June 16, 2026 at 6:36 PM GMT+9 2 min read CL=F oil refinery sunset NEW SIZE ©Adobe Stock Images Oil markets remained under pressure on Tuesday, extending losses from the previous session as investors looked for further details on the interim peace agreement between the United States and Iran, which is expected to pave the way for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. By 09:09 GMT, Brent crude for August delivery had fallen 2.1% to $81.41 per barrel, while July West Texas Intermediate crude declined 2.4% to $78.83 per barrel. Both benchmarks had already dropped nearly 5% on Monday after Washington and Tehran announced a preliminary accord that would prolong the ceasefire introduced in April by an additional 60 days and facilitate the reopening of the strategically important Strait of Hormuz.
Primary evidence
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Why it matters
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