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Trump Temporarily Halts Action Against Iran for Two Weeks; WTI Drops Nearly 7% on Opening

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Published Apr 8, 2026 8:50 AM ・ Updated Jun 19, 2026 9:32 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: CNA (Central News Agency)

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US President Trump announced a two-week suspension of military action against Iran, conditional on Iran immediately opening the Strait of Hormuz.
Following this announcement, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices dropped sharply by nearly 7% shortly after the market opened.

US President Trump announced a two-week suspension of military action against Iran, conditional on Iran immediately opening the Strait of Hormuz. Following this announcement, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices dropped sharply by nearly 7% shortly after the market opened.

PRIMARY SOURCE CNA (Central News Agency) View source Distributor: CNA (Central News Agency)
Published: Apr 8, 2026

According to Agence France-Presse, at 10:45 PM US Eastern Time, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil was trading at approximately $105.12 per barrel. Hours before the ultimatum expired, Trump announced that he agreed to a two-week suspension of bombing and attack actions against Iran, provided that Iran fully opens the Strait of Hormuz. Oil prices dropped sharply within minutes of the market opening. (Compiled by Cai Jiaping) 1150408

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Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
Category: 経済
Dates in source: April 7
Products / services: WTI crude oil

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FAQ

What was the trading price of West Texas Intermediate crude oil at 10:45 PM US Eastern Time?

West Texas Intermediate crude oil was trading at approximately $105.12 per barrel at that time.

Which news agency reported the trading price of West Texas Intermediate crude oil?

The news agency that reported the trading price of West Texas Intermediate crude oil was Agence France-Presse.

What actions against Iran did Trump agree to suspend temporarily for two weeks?

Trump announced that he agreed to suspend bombing and attack actions against Iran for two weeks.

Under what condition did Trump agree to suspend bombing and attack actions against Iran?

The suspension was agreed upon provided that Iran fully opens the Strait of Hormuz.

What happened to oil prices within minutes of the market opening?

Oil prices dropped sharply within minutes of the market opening hours.

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