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Oil prices slid sharply Monday morning after President Donald Trump signaled that negotiations with Iran were progressing in what he described as a “constructive manner.”

The remark, which hinted at potential diplomatic progress in reopening the vital Strait of Hormuz, sent crude futures diving on expectations of eased geopolitical tensions and increased supply flow.

West Texas Intermediate crude fell roughly 5.8% to trade near $90.95 per barrel, while international benchmark Brent futures plunged to $97.60 per barrel. The drop marked a swift reversal following weeks of heightened volatility driven by the escalating conflict between the U.S., Israel, and Iran.

“The negotiations are proceeding in an orderly and constructive manner, and I have informed my representatives not to rush into a deal in that time is on our side,” Trump wrote on social media late Sunday. His message conveyed a sense of confidence while reinforcing that the U.S. would not settle for a weak or incomplete agreement.

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Trump also indicated that an understanding to reopen the Strait of Hormuz was close to completion. He stated that the deal, which he suggested covers broader security and trade issues, could be announced “soon.” Optimism surrounding potential talks has already started shifting global sentiment in energy markets.

The Strait of Hormuz remains the most critical chokepoint in global oil trade. Roughly one-fifth of global crude supply normally passes through the narrow maritime passage that separates Iran from the Arabian Peninsula.

Since Iran began enforcing a de facto blockade in March, the resulting bottleneck has triggered the largest supply disruption in modern history.

Following devastating U.S. and Israeli airstrikes that killed Iran’s top leadership, including Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Islamic Republic retaliated by tightly restricting maritime transit.

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For months, tankers risked attack without formal Iranian permission to pass. Shipping insurers raised premiums, and energy companies scrambled to reroute vessels, disrupting global supply chains.

The U.S. responded by imposing a naval blockade of Iran’s ports and shipping operations.

Despite this pressure, Trump’s latest comments indicated Washington’s willingness to find a long-term diplomatic pathway while maintaining American leverage. He stressed that the U.S. blockade would remain “in full force and effect until an agreement is reached, certified, and signed.”

Global oil markets have shown exceptional sensitivity to statements from the White House throughout the conflict. Prices surged more than 30% since the late-February U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, driven by fears of widespread regional escalation. Yet, when Trump announced last week that he had delayed imminent airstrikes in favor of renewed diplomacy, crude promptly lost 8% in a single week.

Market analysts viewed Monday’s decline as a reflection of growing investor optimism that the U.S.-Iran standoff could ease without further damage to global supply chains.

Traders appear to be betting that restored shipping through Hormuz could stabilize markets and potentially bring prices back under $90 if talks hold.

At the same time, seasoned oil traders remain skeptical. The history of broken promises and rapidly shifting rhetoric between Tehran and Washington has kept many from assuming a smooth resolution. Each previous sign of progress has been followed by renewed confrontation, maintaining a floor under oil prices even when optimism prevails.

For energy investors, the potential reopening of Hormuz could mark a turning point.

Lower transportation risks and the normalization of Middle East exports would relieve global producers and cut costs for industries dependent on stable oil flows. However, it could also signal a near-term correction in commodity prices, which would ripple across energy equities and the broader stock market.

For consumers, cheaper oil could bring short-term relief at the pump. Yet for producers in the United States, particularly in shale regions, a sustained decline below $85 per barrel could reignite concerns about profitability.

The industry remains highly sensitive to price swings, especially after years of inflation and tightening credit conditions.

As negotiations continue, investors are bracing for another wave of volatility. A verified deal would likely trigger a near-term selloff in crude but stabilize long-term market expectations. Conversely, if talks collapse, prices could easily bounce back above $100 per barrel within days.

Ultimately, market sentiment now hinges almost entirely on political maneuvering rather than fundamentals. Each new development in Washington or Tehran could send prices soaring or crashing again. For now, Trump’s announcement of “constructive” talks may have cooled tensions, but traders understand that in the oil market, calm rarely lasts long.

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