Oil prices tumble after Bessent says Strait of Hormuz deal may come this week

Oil prices tumbled on a statement from U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who suggested a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could come as soon as this week, per CNBC. The strait is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, and Bessent said such an agreement would allow freedom of navigation.

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