The Economic Times

Why crude oil is falling fast today: Oil prices crash below $88 as US-Iran peace deal hopes send Brent crude, WTI oil and energy markets lower

Oil prices crashed below $88 after reports said a US-Iran draft agreement gained preliminary acceptance in Washington. Brent crude fell near $91, while WTI crude dropped below $88. Markets are now pricing peace instead of conflict. The shift shows how geopolitical risk, the Strait of Hormuz, and global energy supply can move oil prices faster than production itself.