WASHINGTON/NEW YORK | October 15, 2026 — Oil prices declined Thursday as traders assessed the risk of shipping disruptions against potential measures to ease supply constraints. Brent crude traded near $104.42 a barrel and US West Texas Intermediate near $94.11 in early trading cited by Reuters. Recent attacks on vessels near the Strait of Hormuz have kept energy markets on edge.
Why this matters
For Americans, oil volatility matters because changes in crude and freight costs can affect gasoline, diesel and goods transportation. Prices remain sensitive to military developments and changes in sanctions policy.
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