Oil prices extend slide as Iran and Oman eye temporary Hormuz deal
West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude’s October contracts declined by almost 7% and 9% in five days, respectively.
Finance
marketwatch.com
26.08.2026
Iran and Oman edge towards deal on Strait of Hormuz
Interim proposal on managing shipping is first hint of diplomatic progress to reopen the waterway in weeks
Finance
ft.com
25.08.2026
Oil prices tumble as Oman and Iran make an unexpected move
Finance
finance.yahoo.com
26.08.2026
Iran war approaching Ukraine-style stalemate, says shipping boss
Freight rates remain at record highs while oil prices fall back on talks between Iran and Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Finance
ft.com
26.08.2026
Iranian tankers gather off Sri Lankan coast
Cut off from home ports by the US blockade, ships seek shelter close to Sri Lanka’s territorial waters
Finance
ft.com
25.08.2026