商务部回应欧盟拟对进口钢铁加税：正与欧方开展谈判，期待达成双赢结果。（新华社）

WTI crude opened slightly higher as the US and Iran remain at odds over how to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump said he was "not satisfied" with the talks. The White House denied an Iranian report that a draft agreement would have Iran and Oman oversee shipping through the strait. Despite the difficulties, oil prices remain on track to slip for a second straight week amid optimism that the two sides could at least reach a temporary deal. The protracted negotiations hinge on Iran's desire to retain control over the Strait of Hormuz and the fate of its nuclear program. RABOBANK global energy strategist Joe DeLaura said: "For now the oil market is too 'comfortable.' Releases from strategic petroleum reserves are helping to offset some of the supply losses caused by the war."

European Central Bank governing council member MAKHLOUF says any Iran peace deal will be a factor in rate decisions; unlikely to clearly signal a return to pre-war conditions