Thursday, August 27, 2026

International Oil Prices Fall for a Third Straight Day... IRGC Says It Reached an Agreement with Oman

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2026-08-27 05:52:39
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2026-08-27 05:52:39
Financial News  
Residents walk along the beach in Bandar Abbas, Iran, on the coast of the Strait of Hormuz, on the 26th local time. Reuters

International oil prices extended their decline on the 26th local time, falling for a third consecutive day since the 24th.
A spokesperson for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said Iran and Oman had agreed to collect transit fees in the Strait of Hormuz and share the revenue, raising hopes that shipping through the strait could resume.
Brent Crude Oil for October delivery, the global benchmark, closed down $0.74, or 0.84%, at $87.84 per barrel.
West Texas Intermediate crude oil (WTI) for October delivery, the U.S. benchmark, ended the session down $0.13, or 0.16%, at $82.23 per barrel.

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