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CommoditiesMediumUpdated•Originally published 26 February 2026•Updated 26 February 2026•
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Oil Prices Under Pressure as Oman Reports Progress in U.S.-Iran Talks

Key Facts

1WTI Crude fell by 1.61% to trade below the $65 per barrel threshold, reaching $64.38.
2Brent Crude dropped by 1.27% to $69.96 per barrel, pressured by diplomatic talks.
3The U.S. and Iran began crucial talks in Geneva in what is seen as a final diplomatic attempt to reach a nuclear deal.

Crude oil prices continued their downward trend as diplomatic negotiations between the United States and Iran in Geneva showed signs of progress. Oman, acting as a mediator, stated that the talks are advancing, which has significantly eased market fears regarding a potential Middle East supply shock. WTI Crude fell by 1.61% to trade at $64.38 per barrel, while Brent Crude dropped 1.27% to settle at $69.96 per barrel. The prospect of a revived nuclear deal suggests a potential lifting of sanctions, which would allow Iranian crude to return to global markets. Investors are increasingly concerned about a supply surplus, especially as recent EIA data reinforced the prevailing bearish sentiment. The combination of diplomatic optimism and high inventory levels continues to weigh heavily on energy benchmarks.