Oil futures fell for a fourth straight session as optimism that Saudi Arabia's damaged east–west pipeline will be repaired quickly and progress in efforts to restart U.S.-Iran talks eased supply concerns. CENTCOM Vice Admiral Cooper said shipping vol

2026-09-21

Oil futures fell for a fourth straight session as optimism that Saudi Arabia's damaged east–west pipeline will be repaired quickly and progress in efforts to restart U.S.-Iran talks eased supply concerns. CENTCOM Vice Admiral Cooper said shipping volumes through the Strait of Hormuz over the past two weeks were the highest in six months. WTI crude slid 3.8% intraday to $96.49 a barrel; Brent fell 3.1% to $100.65 a barrel.