BUSINESS● ELEVATEDJun 24 · Jun 24, 2026, 5:45 PM
Oil prices drop near $70 a barrel lowest level since before Iran war on hopes for Strait of Hormuz plan
nypost.com · United States
Oil prices have fallen near $70 a barrel, reaching their lowest point since before the Iran war, driven by hopes for a resolution plan concerning the Strait of Hormuz. This decline suggests market optimism regarding geopolitical stability and oil supply.
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