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Oil prices have fallen sharply in international markets, falling below $90 per barrel, at a time when investors are assessing the possibility of an end to the war with Iran.<\/p>\n
The drop in prices comes after the victory of the Democrats in the mid-term elections in the United States of America, a result that could increase the pressure on President Donald Trump to end the conflict.<\/p>\n
US crude oil, known as West Texas Intermediate (WTI), closed on Wednesday at $88.12 a barrel, recording a drop of more than 8% in a day. Compared to Friday's close, the price is down about $16.<\/p>\n
The three-day drop, of roughly 15%, was the biggest since November 2021. Meanwhile, Brent crude, which serves as a benchmark for the international market, fell near a two-month low.<\/p>\n
According to Wells Fargo Investment Institute analysts, the outcome of the election could put pressure on Trump to seek an early end to the war.<\/p>\n
Although diplomatic signals remain unclear, markets are reacting to expectations of a reduction in tensions in the conflict with Iran. Mark Hackett, chief markets strategist at Nationwide, said prices were falling on hopes of a more limited escalation of the conflict.<\/p>\n
The decline has not been limited to crude oil. Gasoline futures are nearing their lowest close since March 10, while the Energy Select Sector SPDR fund has lost more than 5%. Oil refining companies, Marathon Petroleum and Valero, have also recorded significant declines in stock value.<\/p>\n
However, despite the decline of the last few days, the price of oil remains significantly higher than at the beginning of the year. WTI crude started 2026 at around $57 a barrel, and on April 7 it peaked at around $113. Thus, the current price continues to be about 50% higher than at the beginning of the year.<\/p>\n
The markets are closely following the political developments in Washington, as the outcome of the elections may affect the attitude of the US administration towards the conflict with Iran.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, fuel supplies continue to remain tight, with US diesel stockpiles falling to their lowest level since 2003.<\/p>\n
In this situation, the recent drop in prices mainly reflects the markets' expectations for reaching an agreement and reducing tensions, although so far such a development has not materialized.<\/p>\n
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