IEThe Irish Times
Oil extends declines as Iran, Oman push talks to reopen Hormuz
Crude has fallen this week as diplomatic efforts gained traction and the threat of renewed military escalation faded
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- 26 Aug 2026, 05:58 UTC
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- Publisher
- The Irish Times
- Country
- Ireland
- Source published
- 26 Aug 2026, 05:47 UTC
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- Byline
- Kanoko Matsuyama
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Crude has fallen this week as diplomatic efforts gained traction and the threat of renewed military escalation faded
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Oil extends declines as Iran, Oman push talks to reopen Hormuz
Crude has fallen this week as diplomatic efforts gained traction and the threat of renewed military escalation faded
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- 26 Aug 2026, 05:58 UTC
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