Prețul petrolului scade, pe fondul speranței că va fi reulat traficul prin Strâmtoarea Ormuz - Economica.net

Oil prices fell significantly on August 26 due to renewed hopes for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz amid discussions between Iran and Oman. Brent crude dropped by $2.30 to $86.28 per barrel, while WTI fell by $2.08 to $80.29. The market reacted to navigation developments in the Strait, with analysts noting limited losses due to uncertainty. Iran and Oman are negotiating a temporary navigation corridor, but vessel traffic remains low. Meanwhile, U.S. sanctions on Iran continue, and oil inventories have reportedly increased significantly.