Crude Prices Plummet Below $90 Amid US-Iran Conflict Hopes
Oil and gas stocks plummeted in premarket trading on Monday as crude prices dropped below $90 a barrel. This decline was attributed to hopes of a diplomatic solution between the US and Iran, following a pause in strikes over the weekend.
The U.S.-Iran conflict had been causing uncertainty in the global energy market, leading to fluctuations in oil prices. The current price drop is a significant shift from the previous highs.
The State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) and other related stocks also saw declines, reflecting the broader market trend. Other affected companies include Valero Energy Corporation (VLO), ConocoPhillips (COP), Occidental Petroleum Corporation (OXY), BP p.l.c. (BP), ExxonMobil Holdings Corporation (XOM), and others.