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Oil prices well below $100 as Strait of Hormuz reopens but experts aren’t convinced just yet. Here’s why

April 18, 2026
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Global markets are breathing easier as Iran declares the Strait of Hormuz fully open, a crucial oil route, amid a potential U.S.-Iran deal. This development, coupled with a Lebanon-Israel ceasefire, has sent oil prices plummeting. While experts see a temporary reprieve, concerns linger over Iran's nuclear program and sanctions, suggesting oil prices may remain elevated.

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