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Will falling oil prices lead to cheaper airfares in the near term?
A preliminary U.S.-Iran peace agreement has reduced oil prices by easing fears of disruption to shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. However, airline ticket prices are unlikely to decrease immediately due to prior fare increases, ongoing high operating costs, and limited seat capacity.
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