Oil prices slide 3% as fragile US-Iran ceasefire holds
🔴 Tension RisingThe Irish Times2026-05-05
Oil prices fell by approximately 3%, driven by the continued maintenance of the fragile US-Iran ceasefire and the resumption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. The United States is working to secure maritime routes, while Iran has ceased attacks. However, analysts caution that a full reopening remains unlikely.