(Central News Agency, New York, 24th, Comprehensive Foreign Dispatches) The United States and Iran are expected to resume peace talks in Pakistan, bringing a renewed opportunity for the gradual restoration of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, which caused West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil prices to fall today.

June futures for WTI crude oil in the New York market fell by 1.5%, closing at $94.40 per barrel.

Meanwhile, June futures for North Sea Brent crude oil in the London market rose by 0.3%, closing at $105.33 per barrel.

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  • Source: CNA (Central News Agency)
  • Category: Taiwan