https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-prices-mixed-amid-iran-war-stalemate-near-term-potential-for-gains-seen-limitedContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-prices-mixed-amid-iran-war-stalemate-near-term-potential-for-gains-seen-limitedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-prices-mixed-amid-iran-war-stalemate-near-term-potential-for-gains-seen-limited#u44727Tue, 18 Aug 2026 04:45:54 +0000Oil prices remain mixed or slightly positive as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz slows following tanker attacks. Market gains are supported by a deadlock in peace talks between the United States and Iran and rising tensions in Lebanon. While some reports indicate shipping has slowed, others suggest it has nearly ground to a halt as a ceasefire between the US and Iran approaches its expiration date. These geopolitical risks are providing a floor for prices despite limited near-term potential for significant gains.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical transit point for global oil