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President Donald Trump is frustrated that gasoline prices have not declined as rapidly as oil prices following reduced tensions with Iran. He accused oil companies of not passing savings to consumers, prompting the Justice Department to investigate potential price gouging. Experts explained that gasoline prices depend on factors beyond oil costs, including taxes, refining, and distribution delays.

Oil futures rebounded on a technical rebound driven by oversold market indicators, despite ongoing uncertainty about Hormuz Strait traffic. The recovery in Brent and WTI prices followed signals suggesting a potential market reversal.

Crude oil prices fell over 4% to their lowest levels in three months following a U.S.-Iran ceasefire extension that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement may ease global energy shocks caused by restricted oil traffic through the strait, which handles about a fifth of global oil trade, and could reduce U.S. gasoline prices, which remain elevated compared to pre-war levels.

Oil prices fell significantly as Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil shipping lane. International Brent crude dropped 12% while U.S. WTI fell 14% following the announcement.

Oil prices surged over 7% to over $100 per barrel due to Trump's threat of a U.S. naval blockade on Iran and failed U.S.-Iran talks. The surge reverses recent price declines and delays gasoline price relief, with Brent and WTI crude prices rising sharply.

Oil prices plummeted following a U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement, with Brent crude falling 13% to $95 and WTI dropping 14% to $96. The deal hinges on Iran reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a critical oil transit route, amid ongoing market volatility due to Middle East production cuts.