https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-futures-struggle-to-maintain-declineContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-futures-struggle-to-maintain-declinehttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-futures-struggle-to-maintain-decline#u76682Sat, 19 Sep 2026 20:50:36 +0000Oil prices have fallen for three consecutive days, with West Texas Intermediate (WTI) dropping below $100. The decline follows a reduction in market fears regarding Middle East supply disruptions. This price drop occurs despite a week of Houthi attacks that have threatened Saudi oil and unsettled global markets. While prices are easing, Saudi Arabia has informed European refiners that they will receive no crude oil next month, creating a contradiction between market pricing and actual supply availability.Why it mattersThe Bab al-Mandeb strait is a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments.