(CNA, New York, December 12 —综合外电报道) Oil prices plunged today as hopes grew for a peace agreement between the United States and Iran, along with indications of recovering shipping volumes through the Strait of Hormuz.
New York market West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil for July futures dropped 3.2%, closing at $84.88 per barrel.
London market Brent crude oil for August futures fell 3.4%, ending at $87.33 per barrel. (Translation: Hsu Jui-cheng) 1150613
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