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Oil Prices Fall as Iran Declares Strait of Hormuz Open
June 12, 2026
Oil prices dropped following an announcement from Iranian officials regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's foreign minister stated that the Strait of Hormuz is open for commercial vessels. The declaration came after a ceasefire agreement in Lebanon.
The foreign minister referenced a coordinated route previously announced by the Ports and Maritime Organisation of the Islamic Republic. The stated opening applies for the remaining period of the ceasefire.
The price of oil decreased by 10% following the announcement. Simultaneously, U.S. stock indexes opened at record highs.
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