Oil prices dip over 6% after US, Iran pause fighting over weekend
Oil prices tumbled more than 6% on Monday after the US and Iran paused strikes over the weekend after two weeks of attacks, raising hopes of a diplomatic solution that would de-escalate the conflict and allow shipping to resume in the Strait of Hormuz.

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- Primary source: NY Post
- Published: Jul 27, 2026, 8:03 AM UTC
- Coverage area: World
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