Australian energy stocks drop over 4%, tracking lower oil prices
** Australia energy stocks .AXEJ fall as much as 4.5%, logging their steepest intraday drop since June 15
** Sub-index touches its lowest since October 1
** Oil prices slid over 7% on Monday as talks between Iranian and Qatari officials lifted hopes for an end to the US-Israeli war with Iran
** Both Santos STO.AX and Woodside Energy WDS.AX slump over 4% in the session
** AXEJ up 25.7% YTD, including session's moves