https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-prices-gain-as-hopes-fade-for-u-s-iran-talksContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-prices-gain-as-hopes-fade-for-u-s-iran-talkshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-prices-gain-as-hopes-fade-for-u-s-iran-talks#u82161Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:51:16 +0000Oil prices are trending upward as market participants lose confidence in potential U.S.-Iran diplomatic talks. Traders are shifting focus toward supply risks in the Middle East, specifically regarding shipping stability through the Strait of Hormuz. While some gains were previously reversed due to optimism surrounding the United Nations General Assembly, the current market sentiment reflects a return to volatility driven by geopolitical tension and concerns over Iranian energy shocks.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical transit point for global oil supplies. Persistent shipping ris