Here we go again. Why oil keeps tumbling even when the Iran war drags on | CNN Business

Oil prices fell sharply as traders reacted to a pause in fighting between the United States and Iran and hoped for a diplomatic path that could restore Middle East oil flows. The article explains that markets have repeatedly lowered crude prices on signs of de-escalation, despite continued disruption around the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandeb. Analysts note that strategic reserves and stockpiles have cushioned supply shocks, but warn that a prolonged shipping standstill could pose significant risks.

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