Source report date: 2026-10-09.
Oil prices fell on Friday after President Donald Trump’s comments on Iran talks eased concern about an immediate supply shock, Reuters reported. A resumption of Chinese refined-fuel exports also supported the prospect of additional supply.
Risks around the Strait of Hormuz remained. The price move is a dated market reaction to diplomatic signals, rather than confirmation that the conflict or shipping disruption has ended.
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