Oil prices closed lower amid progress in negotiations over control of the Strait of Hormuz.

September's contract WTI crude oil negotiated in New York Mercantile Exchange (Nymex) closed this Thursday (30) with a sharp drop of 1.03%, quoted at US$ 83.59/barrel. The October contract for the Brent It fell 1.37% in Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), trading at US$ 86.88/barrel. 

In this trading session, fuel prices were pressured by investors' reaction to Iran's statement that negotiations regarding control of the Strait of Hormuz are proceeding with the Omani administration.

Limiting further losses, the extent of the conflict between the United States and the Persian country continues to affect prices. Tehran claimed to have attacked the Al-Azraq air base in Jordan, but this information was denied by Washington.

The United States Central Command (Centcom) reported that it is strictly enforcing the naval blockade against Iran in the Persian Gulf and, as of July 29, had already redirected 20 ships and disabled two others.

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.