Oil Prices Drop More Than 5 Percent After Statements From Washington and Tehran
International and domestic crude benchmarks dropped more than 5 percent on Wednesday, marking the largest single-day decline in a month. The move followed statements from both U.S. and Iranian officials regarding shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
Crude oil futures fell more than 5 percent on Wednesday, the largest one-day decline recorded in a month. Both international Brent and domestic West Texas Intermediate benchmarks posted the drop. Market participants attributed the move to statements from Washington and Tehran concerning tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. No specific policy change was announced by either side.
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Lower crude prices may reduce revenue for U.S. shale producers.
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Jones Act review could alter shipping costs for Gulf Coast refiners.
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