Oil extends losses on Middle East supply hopes

Oil prices fell for a fourth consecutive session as diplomatic talks between Iran and Qatar sparked expectations that shipping through the Strait of Hormuz could soon resume.

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FILE PHOTO: An oil tanker docked at the Port of Fujairah, in Fujairah, United Arab Emirates, May 6, 2026. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky/File Photo

Brent Crude Oil fell $1.36 to $86.48 a barrel on Thursday morning, extending a streak of losses on expectations of diplomatic talks. The drop marks a fourth consecutive decline for global benchmarks. Traders are pricing in potential shipping relief through the critical Strait of Hormuz amid ongoing discussions.

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