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Oil jumps as US and Iran fail to reach agreement on peace proposal

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Posted on May 10, 2026

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· Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Oil Prices Jump $3 as US-Iran Talks Falter and Hormuz Closure Tightens Supply

Global Oil Markets React to Geopolitical Tensions

US-Iran Peace Talks Breakdown

SINGAPORE, May 11 (Reuters) - Oil prices jumped $3 a barrel on Monday as the United States and Iran failed to agree to a peace proposal drafted by Washington while the Strait of Hormuz remained largely closed, keeping global energy supply tight.

Impact on Oil Prices

Brent Crude Futures

Brent crude futures climbed $3.21 or 3.17% to $104.50 a barrel by 2203 GMT and U.S. West Texas Intermediate was at $98.48 a barrel, up $3.06, or 3.21%.

Market Analysis and Outlook

(Reporting by Florence Tan; Editing by Edmund Klamann)

Key Takeaways

  • Brent crude rose $3.21 (+3.17%) to $104.50, and U.S. WTI climbed $3.06 (+3.21%) by 2203 GMT on May 11, following failed U.S.–Iran peace negotiations and persistent Strait of Hormuz closure. (apnews.com)
  • Closure of the Strait of Hormuz—a key chokepoint for about 20% of global seaborne oil—continues to pressure supply; energy leaders warn oil markets are nearing a “cliff’s edge,” with stockpiles and strategic reserves being rapidly depleted. (investing.com)
  • Earlier optimism around a possible partial ceasefire and reopening had pushed prices down; since talks collapsed, oil has bounced back, highlighting the volatility tied to geopolitical developments. (gmanetwork.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did oil prices jump on Monday?
Oil prices jumped because the US and Iran failed to agree on a peace proposal, keeping the Strait of Hormuz largely closed and tightening global energy supply.
How much did Brent crude futures increase?
Brent crude futures climbed $3.21 or 3.17% to $104.50 a barrel.
What was the price change for U.S. West Texas Intermediate?
U.S. West Texas Intermediate rose to $98.48 a barrel, up $3.06 or 3.21%.
What impact did the Strait of Hormuz have on global oil supply?
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz kept global energy supply tight, contributing to the jump in oil prices.

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