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Oil prices plummet after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is "completely open"
Updated on: April 17, 2026 / 8:12 PM EDT / CBS News
TL;DR
- Oil prices dropped around 10% on Friday.
- Iran declared the Strait of Hormuz "completely open" amid a ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon.
- West Texas Intermediate fell by 10.29% to $84.95.
- Brent crude dropped by 8.52% to $90.87 a barrel.
- Average U.S. gasoline prices fell to $4.08 per gallon.
- Oil prices had previously jumped due to concerns over the Strait of Hormuz following the start of the Middle East war.
- President Trump suggested a potential agreement with Iran regarding enriched uranium.
- U.S. officials may resume negotiations with Iran.
- Iran's foreign ministry stated there are no plans to transfer uranium to the U.S.
- The U.S. continues its blockade of Iranian ports and vessels.
- Stock markets rallied on Friday amid hopes for an end to the conflict.
- The S&P 500 gained 1.2%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average jumped 1.8%, and the Nasdaq Composite climbed 1.5%.