Global oil prices have retreated sharply amid hopes that a lasting Middle East ceasefire can unlock the Strait of Hormuz.

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.

Oil prices moved lower on Wednesday as investors weighed the prospect of a U.S.-Iran agreement that could restore shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.