Oil prices have slightly decreased, influenced by the efforts of the US military to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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20/03/2026
Despite news of another Iranian drone attack on the Kuwaiti Mina Al-Ahmadi refinery, crude oil futures continue to edge lower. Naga's Frank Walbaum stated in a report, "The market is closely monitoring efforts to restore supply, including the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, easing sanctions on major oil-producing countries, and releasing strategic reserves, which could play a key role in stabilizing the market." Walbaum noted that new war-related developments could bring fresh volatility to prices as the week comes to a close. Both light crude oil and Brent crude oil fell by 0.2%.