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17 Jun 2026, 18:35 UTC · 3h ago
Oil Prices Slide on US-Iran Deal: 3 Energy Stocks Worth Watching
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Zacks Investment Research
17 Jun 2026, 18:35 UTC · 3h ago
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The United States and Iran have announced a preliminary deal to end their conflict, with a memorandum of understanding to be signed Friday in Switzerland. — A peace deal between two major adversaries reduces geopolitical risk and stabilizes global markets.
+0.80The deal is expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports. — Removing a critical bottleneck for nearly 20% of global oil flows significantly increases supply certainty.
+0.60WTI crude futures dropped roughly 5% to $76.05 per barrel on June 16 following news of the preliminary deal. — Immediate price decline in crude oil reduces revenue expectations for energy producers.
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Oil prices are expected to remain above pre-war levels due to the slow recovery of damaged refineries and LNG plants in the Gulf. — Physical infrastructure damage creates a price floor that prevents a total collapse of oil prices.
ExxonMobil aims to raise full-year production in the Permian Basin to 1.8 million oil equivalent barrels through 2026. — Increased production capacity from a major player supports corporate growth despite falling spot prices.
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The company is strengthening its production base in Guyana and the Permian Basin, providing a buffer against falling oil prices.
Mentioned as an E&P player facing the headwind of sharply dropping oil prices due to the Middle East deal.
Mentioned as an E&P player facing the headwind of sharply dropping oil prices due to the Middle East deal.
[mutual] Both are identified as exploration and production players in the energy market.
[mutual] Both are identified as exploration and production players in the energy market.
[mutual] Both are identified as exploration and production players in the energy market.
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