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Oil falls as Iran hopes grow

Brent crude briefly dipped below $90, the lowest since August, on hopes of diplomatic progress on Iran and Ukraine. US gasoline fell below $4 a gallon for the first time since July. Tankers are still being attacked in the Gulf.

Why it matters

Lower fuel prices ease costs for drivers and businesses.

Background

The Iran war disrupted Gulf oil shipping.

The story so far

  1. Oil rebounds toward $100 after midweek slump
  2. Oil falls as Iran hopes grow
  3. Asian oil buyers turn to Africa and Brazil; ASEAN plans emergency stockpile

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