Significant Decline in Oil Prices Reverts to Pre-Conflict Figures

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Oil prices have decreased to figures not observed since prior to the Iran conflict, as concerns over Middle Eastern supply diminished and tanker movement through the Strait of Hormuz saw improvement. Brent crude has decreased to $72.66 per barrel, while U.S. WTI has fallen to $69.50. U.S. officials reported that approximately 20 million barrels passed through the strait within a 24-hour period, although complete normalization may require weeks due to mine clearance and shipping insurance issues. Additionally, markets are closely monitoring potential crude exports from Iran, Iraq's OPEC quota disagreements, and new Ukrainian attacks targeting Russian oil facilities.

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00:00Oil prices have fallen back to pre-war levels.

00:02Brent crude dropped to around $72 a barrel.

00:06U.S.-West Texas Intermediate fell below $70.

00:10Both benchmarks touched their lowest levels since February 27.

00:14The decline came as Middle East supply fears eased.

00:18U.S. officials said oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz are now close to pre-war levels.

00:23At least 20 million barrels reportedly exited the Strait in the past 24 hours.

00:29But full normal traffic may still take weeks.

00:32Officials say the waterway needs mine clearance.

00:35And shipping companies still need safety guarantees.

00:38Markets are also watching Iran.

00:40Temporary sanctions relief could allow more Iranian crude sales.

00:45But Goldman Sachs says it does not expect a major jump in Iranian production.

00:49Meanwhile, Iraq is pushing for a higher OPEC quota.

00:53Sources say Baghdad has even considered leaving the producer group.

00:56For global energy markets, the message is clear.

01:00Supply fears are fading.

01:02But geopolitical risk has not disappeared.

01:04We'll find out the future.

01:04Slide 2

01:04Update

01:05Updateуд

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