Oil prices ease as Saudi restores key pipeline, traders optimistic on US-Iran talks

Oil prices have dropped below $100 a barrel due to Saudi Arabia restarting crude supply operations. Diplomatic efforts to resolve the US-Iran conflict have also contributed to easing market pressure. US crude inventories increased by 1.8 million barrels in the past week, contrary to analysts' expectations. Iraq is reportedly increasing its oil exports, signaling a shift in regional supply dynamics.