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Oil Prices Fluctuate Amid US-Iran Tensions and Ceasefire Hopes
Oil prices experienced volatility as the US and Iran engaged in attacks near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran claimed to have struck two tankers under US "air escort," while Pakistan reported ongoing US-Iran talks. Reports of potential ceasefire talks between Iran and Oman led to a significant drop in oil prices, with Brent crude falling below $90 and WTI below $83 on July 30. Global markets rallied on these ceasefire hopes, though US crude stockpiles shrinking and OPEC+ potentially pausing output hikes had previously caused oil to jump over 3%. The Indian rupee remained nearly flat, influenced by oil price swings and RBI intervention.
How outlets across the spectrum covered it
Left 1 · Centre 6 · Right 3 n = 10
- Left (1): The Hindu
- Centre (6): Business Standard, Dainik Bhaskar, Deccan Chronicle, Mathrubhumi English, Mint, The Times of India
- Right (3 votes, 4 outlets): Aaj Tak · India Today (India Today Group — 1 vote), Firstpost, The Pioneer
- International (3): Al Jazeera English, Bloomberg, Reuters