Latest Iranian crude oil News & Updates

Washington, May 6 (IANS) Oil prices plunged as much as 10 per cent on Wednesday after reports suggested the United States and Iran were nearing a possible agreement to end the Gulf conflict, easing fears of prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the US benchmark, dropped as much as 10 per cent in early trading before recovering slightly to trade around $94.32 a barrel, according to Business Insider. Brent crude, the international benchmark, fell 7 per cent to…