WTI Crude rises as U.S.-Iran diplomatic talks reach deadlock
· flowframe Pulse
WTI crude prices climbed on April 21, 2026, as negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz remained stalled despite high-level pressure from the Trump administration. The market move reflects heightened supply fears and a rising implied probability of a price spike toward the $100 mark before the month-end deadline.
50¢ → 55¢ • Vol: $0.8M