Peace Deal Means Oil Prices May Drop—But Iran Won't Pump More Oil Right Away

Peace Deal Means Oil Prices May Drop—But Iran Won't Pump More Oil Right Away

A U.S.-Iran peace agreement on June 15 removes a fear that had been pushing oil prices up since February. Traders will adjust prices gradually over days. Still, Iran won't flood markets with crude soon. Old sanctions, broken equipment, and OPEC output limits will slow the flow. Gas prices follow U.S. production, not Middle East politics.

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