Oil falls as investors assess mixed messaging on Iran peace talks ahead of ceasefire deadline

West Texas Intermediate and Brent had settled 7% and 5% higher on Monday.

# Oil falls as investors assess mixed messaging on Iran peace talks ahead of ceasefire deadline West Texas Intermediate and Brent had settled 7% and 5% higher on Monday. **Read the full article:** [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/21/oil-price-iran-war-strait-hormuz-tanker-ceasefire-peace-talks.html) *This article was originally published by CNBC. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*