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Oct 29, 2026 6 min read
WTI Slips From $103 on Iran Talk Headlines but Holds $100: Why the Peace Premium Is Worth $3 a Barrel, Not $30
WTI crude is trading near $100.80 on 29 October 2026, off Wednesday's high around $103, after reports that Vice President Vance wrote to Iran's Security Council chief to revive negotiations. President Trump said the contact was about medical supplies, Tehran's foreign minister said it remains in touch with mediators on a plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, and a senior Iranian official called the latest Qatari draft unacceptable. This guide explains why a talks headline is worth about $3 and a signed deal $30, what is inside the $114 Brent price, the levels that matter and which currencies move with each.
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