Reasons Behind Oil Price Drop
Oil prices dropped by more than 1% ahead of a expected American announcement of additional sanctions on Iran, which could disrupt oil supplies from the Middle East. Brent crude futures fell to $93.17 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate dropped to $85.86, after weekly gains of over 5% last week. The US sanctions are anticipated to reduce Iran's shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, potentially leading to increased disruptions in the global oil market.
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