Oil prices fall amid fragile Israel-Iran truce; Hormuz blockade remains in Oil & Companies News 09/06/2026 Oil prices fell more than 1% in Asian trade on Tuesday as traders weighed a fragile ceasefire between Israel and Iran after both sides agreed to halt attacks following an appeal from U.S. President Donald Trump. As of 01:57 ET (05:57 GMT), Brent Oil Futures expiring in August fell 1.2% to $93.08 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures declined 1.5% $89.89 per barrel. Brent prices had briefly surged above $98 on Monday amid renewed military exchanges between Israel and Iran before retreating as signs of de-escalation emerged. Get premium commodity market insights with InvestingPro subscription Market sentiment improved after Trump said Israel and Iran were seeking an immediate ceasefire, and both countries later indicated they had paused strikes for now. “Final negotiations on ’Peace’ are proceeding, subject to ignorance or stupidity getting in its way,” Trump wrote on social media. Trump said on Monday evening that the U.S. was close to declaring a “total victory” in the Iran war, and that oil prices were likely to fall sharply. The latest truce followed a weekend flare-up that saw missile exchanges and attacks on petrochemical facilities. Investors remained cautious as the ceasefire remains fragile and could unravel if either side resumes military operations. Iran has warned it could restart attacks if Israeli operations continue, while negotiations toward a broader peace agreement remain ongoing. The continued disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz also kept a floor under prices. The passage remains closed by a double blockade maintained by Tehran and Washington Traders are also monitoring the impact of OPEC+ supply increases scheduled for the coming months. While the producer group has been gradually restoring output, the additional barrels are unlikely to fully offset disruptions linked to the Hormuz crisis. Investors