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ECONOMY • MIDDLE EAST

Oil falls as traders weigh U.S.-Iran talks and shipping risks

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Oil prices fell as traders weighed the prospect of renewed U.S.-Iran talks against Tehran’s conditions and continuing threats to regional shipping. OPEC said production was nearing prewar levels, while shipping disruptions continued.

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Why it matters

Lower oil prices can ease fuel costs for U.S. households and businesses, but continued shipping risks could reverse the decline. The supplied reports do not quantify the effect on U.S. prices.

What happens next

Traders are watching for signs of progress in U.S.-Iran diplomacy and changes to shipping through the region. The reports do not give a date for talks or a decision on reopening the Strait of Hormuz.

Whether U.S.-Iran talks are scheduled or produce progress.

Whether shipping disruptions persist or ease.