Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'open' during ceasefire - BBC

Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait of Hormuz 'open' during ceasefire – BBC

April 17, 2026

Oil prices plunge as Iran says Strait of Hormuz ‘open’ during ceasefire BBCIran declares Strait of Hormuz open to shipping; Trump says U.S. blockade still active CNBCExclusive: Trump says Strait of Hormuz fight is ‘over,’ calls it a ‘victory’ USA TodayOil drops 11%, Dow soars 900 points after Iran says Strait of Hormuz is ‘completely open’ during ceasefire CNNIran says Strait of Hormuz to reopen amid push to end war The Washington Post