Oil prices slide as Middle East peace hopes override supply risks

BusinessDay | 21-09-2026 01:25pm |

Crude oil prices fell to a one-week low on Monday as hopes for a diplomatic resolution to the Middle East outweighed supply risks. The decline reflected market sentiment that a peaceful outcome could ease concerns over potential disruptions to oil supply from the region.

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