Gasoline Hovers Near 4-Week Low

2026-08-06 00:56 By Kyrie Dichosa 1 min. read

US gasoline futures fell to $2.82 per gallon, hovering near a four-week low as traders priced in improving supply prospects.

Iran announced an agreement with Oman on a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, raising expectations of more energy flows through the key waterway.

Iranian officials said a joint statement was being finalized, with the route expected to remain operational for two to four months.

However, they stressed that the arrangement does not amount to a full reopening of the Strait.

President Donald Trump also said talks with Tehran were ongoing.

However, supply concerns persisted elsewhere.

In Russia, diesel and gasoline exports plunged 60% in July after Ukrainian strikes disrupted refinery operations, prompting Moscow to extend its gasoline export ban through January 2027.

Meanwhile, EIA data showed US gasoline inventories fell by 1.643 million barrels in the week ended July 31, exceeding expectations and leaving stocks 7% below the five-year seasonal average.



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Gasoline Hovers Near 4-Week Low
US gasoline futures fell to $2.82 per gallon, hovering near a four-week low as traders priced in improving supply prospects. Iran announced an agreement with Oman on a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, raising expectations of more energy flows through the key waterway. Iranian officials said a joint statement was being finalized, with the route expected to remain operational for two to four months. However, they stressed that the arrangement does not amount to a full reopening of the Strait. President Donald Trump also said talks with Tehran were ongoing. However, supply concerns persisted elsewhere. In Russia, diesel and gasoline exports plunged 60% in July after Ukrainian strikes disrupted refinery operations, prompting Moscow to extend its gasoline export ban through January 2027. Meanwhile, EIA data showed US gasoline inventories fell by 1.643 million barrels in the week ended July 31, exceeding expectations and leaving stocks 7% below the five-year seasonal average.
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