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Oil prices ease on Hormuz reopening hopes, despite Houthi threats

Oil prices ease on Hormuz reopening hopes, despite Houthi threats

By Nicole Jao NEW YORK, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Oil prices edged lower on Wednesday on hopes of a de-escalation in Iran war hostilities that could restore shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz and oil flows in the Middle East.

Oil prices rebound after Houthis say they attacked Saudi tanker

Oil prices rebound after Houthis say they attacked Saudi tanker

By Robert Harvey LONDON, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose on Wednesday after Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi rebels said they attacked a Saudi oil tanker in the Red Sea, denting hopes of a de-escalation in Iran war hostilities that could restore shipping traffic and oil flows in the Middle East.

Oil prices drop 7% to three-week low after Trump cancels attack on Iran

Oil prices drop 7% to three-week low after Trump cancels attack on Iran

By Scott DiSavino NEW YORK, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell about 7% to a three-week low on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump held off on a fresh attack on Iran in the hope of sealing a quick deal that could boost oil supplies from the Gulf.

Oil gains as talks to end US-Iran war remain uncertain

Oil gains as talks to end US-Iran war remain uncertain

By Anushree Mukherjee Aug 4 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose on Tuesday as a diplomatic resolution to the U.S.-Iran conflict remained uncertain, while disruptions to oil flows through key shipping routes persisted.

Oil extends fall as investors await outcome of US-Iran negotiations

Oil extends fall as investors await outcome of US-Iran negotiations

By Jeslyn Lerh SINGAPORE, Aug 5 (Reuters) - Oil extended losses on Wednesday as investors waited to see if efforts to end the Iran war and restore traffic through the blockaded Strait of Hormuz were making progress. Brent crude futures were down 32 cents, or 0.4%, to $79.04 a barrel at 0630 GMT.

Oil ticks up after selloff as talks to end US-Iran war remain uncertain

Oil ticks up after selloff as talks to end US-Iran war remain uncertain

By Ishaan Arora Aug 4 (Reuters) - Oil prices rebounded slightly on Tuesday, after plunging in the previous session, on concerns Middle Eastern supply remains at risk as a diplomatic resolution to the U.S.-Iran war that has disrupted shipments still seems unlikely.

Oil prices settle 5% lower after claims of progress in US-Iran talks

Oil prices settle 5% lower after claims of progress in US-Iran talks

By Shariq Khan NEW YORK, Aug 4 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell more than 5% and settled at a three-week low on Tuesday after comments by Qatari and U.S. officials raised hopes for a diplomatic resolution to the Iran war, which could improve oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz.

Goldman sees Brent at $80-$90 until US-Iran deal or major escalation

Goldman sees Brent at $80-$90 until US-Iran deal or major escalation

Aug 4 (Reuters) - Goldman Sachs said on Tuesday it expects Brent crude to trade in an $80-$90 per barrel range until there is either confirmation of a new U.S.-Iran nuclear deal or a significant escalation of their conflict.

Oil prices drop after Trump cancels attack on Iran to seek nuclear deal

Oil prices drop after Trump cancels attack on Iran to seek nuclear deal

By Shadia Nasralla LONDON, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell more than $4 a barrel on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump held off a fresh attack on Iran as he sought a quick deal that would halt Tehran's nuclear ambitions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil prices drop 5% to three-week low after Trump cancels attack on Iran

Oil prices drop 5% to three-week low after Trump cancels attack on Iran

By Scott DiSavino NEW YORK, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell about 5% to a three-week low on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump held off on a fresh attack on Iran in the hope of sealing a quick deal that could boost oil supplies from the Gulf.

Oil falls after Trump cancels attack on Iran to seek nuclear deal

Oil falls after Trump cancels attack on Iran to seek nuclear deal

By Florence Tan SINGAPORE, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell more than $4 a barrel on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump held off a fresh attack on Iran as he sought a quick deal that would halt Tehran's nuclear ambitions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil prices drop after Trump cancels attack on Iran to seek deal

Oil prices drop after Trump cancels attack on Iran to seek deal

By Shadia Nasralla LONDON, Aug 3 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell more than $5 a barrel on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump held off a fresh attack on Iran as he sought a quick deal with Iran, which said that no talks were planned.