Crude Oil Prices Dip Amid Easing US-Iran Tensions, Nuclear Talks Progress

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Moneycontrol•18-02-2026, 08:39
Crude Oil Prices Dip Amid Easing US-Iran Tensions, Nuclear Talks Progress
- •Crude oil prices fell following positive talks on the US-Iran nuclear program, reducing the risk premium.
- •West Texas Intermediate was above $62 per barrel, while Brent closed above $67.
- •Tehran reported a "consensus" with Washington, and a US official expects a new Iranian proposal in two weeks.
- •Geopolitical concerns, including Iran tensions, previously overshadowed warnings of a global oil glut.
- •Diplomatic progress noted despite increased military deployments and Iran's Strait of Hormuz drills.
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