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Oil rebounds after Trump rejects Iran peace deal

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Posted on September 27, 2026

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· Last updated: September 27, 2026

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Oil Prices Rebound as Trump Rejects Iran Peace Deal Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions

Market Reaction to US-Iran Tensions

Background: Strait of Hormuz Conflict

SINGAPORE, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Oil prices rebounded more than 1% on Monday after US President Donald Trump rejected a peace deal from Iran to resolve their conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil Price Movements

Brent crude futures rose $1.82, or 1.74%, to $106.14 a barrel by 2202 GMT while US West Texas Intermediate crude was at $93.55 a barrel, up $1.14, or 1.23%.

Reporting and Sources

(Reporting by Florence Tan)

Key Takeaways

  • Trump rebuffed Iran’s offer to swiftly reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz and resume peace talks, maintaining pressure on markets through prolonged uncertainty (iranintl.com)
  • The Strait of Hormuz remains a pivotal chokepoint for global energy flows, and its closure or restricted access continues to drive oil price volatility (washingtonpost.com)
  • Markets are also closely watching developments like Saudi pipeline operations, U.S. sanctions policy, and broader regional stability—all critical to supply dynamics and price direction (marketscreener.com)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did oil prices rebound sharply on Monday?
Oil prices rebounded because President Trump rejected Iran's peace deal, raising geopolitical tensions.
How much did Brent crude and WTI crude increase?
Brent crude rose $1.82 to $106.14 a barrel, and WTI crude increased $1.14 to $93.55 a barrel.
What was Iran's proposal concerning the Strait of Hormuz?
Iran offered a peace deal to resolve conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, which was rejected by Trump.
Who reported the news about the oil price rebound?
The news was reported by Florence Tan for Reuters.

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