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On June 14-15, oil prices and US stock indices experienced an uptick as discussions intensified regarding a formal agreement between the US and Iran, which could reopen the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping for the first time since March 2026. The Dow Jones Industrial Average increased by 0.5% to reach 50,902, while the S&P 500 gained 0.4%, hitting a new high of 7,594 in early trading, building on records set the previous day. The President has approved the lifting of the US naval blockade, but experts warn that even with the signing of the agreement, commercial vessels may not resume passage immediately due to the presence of mines from the conflict. Leaders of the G7 are anticipated to deliberate on a joint demining initiative with the participation of the UK and France to reassure shipping firms. Gas prices in the US continue to be high, and analysts predict it may take several weeks to return to pre-war levels, even post-agreement.

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00:00American wallets are getting a glimpse of relief, but don't fill up just yet.

00:04President Trump has authorized the removal of the U.S. naval blockade

00:08and declared the Strait of Hormuz reopened toll-free.

00:12Markets responded immediately.

00:15The Dow Jones climbed to 5902.

00:17And the S&P 500 hit a new record at 754.

00:21But here's the reality check,

00:23even if the Memorandum of Understanding is formally signed in Switzerland this week.

00:28Commercial tankers aren't going to sail through the Strait immediately.

00:32The reason is mines.

00:34Both sides laid underwater mines during the conflict.

00:37And a major coordinated demining operation,

00:40expected to be led by the U.K. and France with G7 backing,

00:44must happen first before shipping companies will send their tankers back through.

00:49G7 leaders in Evian are discussing this mission today.

00:52Analysts say a full return to pre-war gas prices

00:55could take weeks even after a deal is signed.

00:58The direction is right,

01:00but the road from a signed piece of paper

01:02to cheaper gas at the pump is longer than it looks.

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Potential Drop in Gas Prices — If Hormuz Agreement Stays Intact

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