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Oil prices closed modestly higher on Thursday but remained below $100 per barrel for a second consecutive session, as markets balanced a fragile Middle East ceasefire against ongoing disruptions to energy flows. Brent crude settled up $1.17, or 1.2%, at $95.92 per barrel after earlier rising above $99. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) gained $3.46, or […]
Oil prices plunged on Wednesday, falling below $100 per barrel, as markets reacted to a temporary ceasefire agreement between the U.S. and Iran that raised expectations for a potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude dropped $14.52, or 13.3%, to settle at $94.75 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell $18.54, […]
U.S. WTI crude futures settled 54 cents higher at $112.95 per barrel after earlier climbing above $117, while Brent crude edged down 50 cents to $109.27. Price action continues to be driven by disruptions linked to the Strait of Hormuz, which remains largely closed.. Geopolitical risks remain elevated, with continued escalation in infrastructure attacks across […]
Oil prices edged higher in choppy trading on Monday, as escalating rhetoric between the U.S. and Iran offset ongoing indirect talks that could potentially lead to a de-escalation in hostilities. Brent crude settled at $109.77 per barrel, up 74 cents, or 0.7%, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose 87 cents, or 0.8%, to $112.40. Price […]
Oil prices surged on Thursday in highly volatile trading, as renewed concerns over prolonged supply disruptions followed signals that U.S. military operations against Iran would intensify. Brent crude rose $7.87, or 7.8%, to settle at $109.03 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) jumped $11.42, or 11.4%, to $111.54—marking its largest absolute daily gain […]
Oil prices moved lower on Wednesday, extending recent losses after signals from the U.S. administration pointed toward a potentially shorter timeline for the conflict with Iran. Front-month Brent for June fell $2.91, or 2.8%, to $101.06 per barrel after touching an intraday low of $98.35. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for May declined $1.96, or […]
Brent crude futures declined sharply on Tuesday, with the June contract falling more than $3 amid unconfirmed reports that Iran may be open to ending the conflict if certain conditions are met. The more actively traded June Brent contract settled down $3.42 at $103.97 per barrel, reversing earlier strength following headlines suggesting potential de-escalation. Meanwhile, […]
Oil prices closed higher on Monday, with Brent on track for a record monthly gain and U.S. crude futures settling above $100 per barrel for the first time since 2022, as escalating tensions in the Middle East added fresh supply risk. Brent crude edged up 21 cents, or 0.2%, to settle at $112.78 per barrel after […]
Oil prices moved higher on Friday, extending weekly gains as skepticism persists around the likelihood of a near-term ceasefire in the month-long Iran conflict. Brent crude rose $4.56, or 4.2%, to settle at $112.57 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) gained $5.16, or 5.5%, to close at $99.64. Since late February—just ahead of […]
Crude futures closed higher on Thursday, rebounding from the previous session’s losses, as hopes for a swift end to the war in the Middle East faded. Brent futures rose $5.79, or 5.7%, to settle at $108.01 per barrel on Thursday, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures gained $4.16, or 4.6%, to close at $94.48 […]