Oil slips to 2-week low as US-Iran seen moving closer to peace deal

Oil prices hit two-week lows on Monday. (Photo: AP)

Oil prices hit two-week lows on Monday on optimism that the US and Iran were moving closer towards a peace deal ⁠even ​though they remained at odds over key issues, including blockades on the Strait of Hormuz that continued to restrict oil supply from the Middle East.

Brent crude ​futures ​fell $4.71, or 4.55%, to $98.83 a barrel ⁠by 2234 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate was at $92.03 a barrel, down $4.57, or ‌4.73%.

This is a developing story and will be updated.