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Crude oil futures drop after Trump promises an Iran deal will be signed Friday

NPR | By Camila Domonoske,

A Martínez

Published June 15, 2026 at 3:44 AM CDT

The price of crude oil dropped shortly after President Trump announced that the U.S. and Iran have agreed to a deal that, when signed Friday, would reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Camila Domonoske

Camila Flamiano Domonoske covers cars, energy and the future of mobility for NPR's Business Desk.

A Martínez

A Martínez is one of the hosts of Morning Edition and Up First. He came to NPR in 2021 and is based out of NPR West.