Oil prices increased once more on Friday, with both primary benchmarks poised to conclude the week exceeding $100 a barrel for the first time since mid-May. This rise occurred as increased attacks along key Middle East shipping routes heightened concerns about a prolonged disruption to oil supplies. Iran-aligned Houthis seized control of Yemen’s port of Read More
Following the largest attacks on shipping by Iran and the United States since the start of their six-month dispute, oil prices stayed high on Thursday after Brent crude surpassed $100 per barrel as markets evaluated the possibility of a more significant disruption in supply. Iran announced on Wednesday that it had targeted 10 vessels in Read More
Oil prices extended their gains on Tuesday amid heightened concerns regarding a prolonged conflict in the Middle East. This escalation follows Iran’s threats of retaliation against any further US attacks on its assets, which raises apprehensions about potential disruptions to crude supplies. Iran stated on Monday that energy infrastructure throughout the Gulf, encompassing US oil Read More
Oil prices increased by more than 2% on Wednesday, building on the significant gains from the prior session, as concerns about potential supply disruptions intensified following overnight strikes exchanged between the US and Iran. The escalation has diminished expectations for a swift alleviation of tensions in the Middle East. The United States announced that it Read More
Oil prices increased on Tuesday as renewed hostilities between the U.S. and Iran in the Middle East rekindled worries about possible supply interruptions from the globe’s primary crude-producing area. U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday issued a warning of additional strikes against Iran following a direct exchange of attacks between the two nations for the Read More
Oil prices declined on Thursday, continuing a streak of losses, as optimism increased for a reopening of the crucial Strait of Hormuz due to diplomatic initiatives involving Iran and Oman. A reopening could alleviate apprehensions regarding supply disruptions stemming from the conflict in the Middle East. Brent crude futures declined by 60 cents, or 0.7%, Read More
Oil prices declined by 3% on Wednesday, continuing the downward trend from the prior session, as new optimism surfaced regarding the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, following Iran’s announcement of resumed discussions with neighbouring Oman concerning the management of this crucial waterway. The market remains responsive to developments regarding navigation through the Strait Read More
Oil prices experienced a slight increase on Tuesday, following a decline of over 2% in the prior session, as investors assessed the implications of stricter U.S. secondary sanctions imposed on Iran. Brent crude futures increased by 6 cents, representing a 0.1% rise, reaching $92.16 per barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude saw an uptick Read More
Oil prices exhibited minimal fluctuation on Friday, yet they are poised for a second consecutive weekly increase, as the ongoing stalemate in the U.S.-Iran conflict persists in hindering oil supplies from the critical Middle Eastern production area. An earlier peace deal between the sides expired this week, with neither party demonstrating any initiative to rekindle Read More
Oil prices stabilised in early trading on Thursday as investors evaluated the implications of the U.S.-Iran conflict and the safety of maritime routes through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures for October delivery increased by 25 cents, or 0.3%, reaching $91.87 a barrel as of 0037. In contrast, U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures Read More
