Oil Prices Steady as US-Iran Talks Progress

Crude oil prices held steady on September 23, 2026, following a recent string of losses, as markets weighed signs of progress in U.S.-Iran negotiations. The potential for a diplomatic breakthrough raised the prospect of increased Iranian crude supply returning to global markets, a factor that has pressured prices in recent sessions. Traders are monitoring the talks for indications of sanctions relief that could alter supply balances.