Oil prices fell as traders focused on hopes for a U.S.-Iran deal despite continued hostilities, tight inventories, and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz.

Global crude benchmark Brent fell as much as 5.2% to $98.12 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate was near $92.

Oil prices fell sharply as traders priced in growing hopes that a U.S.-Iran deal could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease the global supply shock.

Crude oil futures dip amid cautious market response to US-Iran deal negotiations, signaling potential impact on global oil supply.