Crude oil prices remained under pressure on Friday as tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continued its recovery and diplomatic engagement between the US and Iran indicated signs of progress. Brent crude is on track for a fourth consecutive weekly decline, marking its longest losing streak since August 2024. Brent crude remained close to Read More
Oil prices experienced a decline in early trading on Thursday following Qatar’s announcement that indirect discussions between Iran and the U.S. had achieved “positive progress” during the negotiations held in Doha, which wrapped up on Wednesday. The discussions centred on the Strait of Hormuz, which is responsible for one-fifth of the global oil supply. Brent Read More
Oil prices experienced an uptick on Monday as shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz faced delays, coinciding with the initial discussions between U.S. and Iranian officials under an interim peace agreement, which encountered some difficulties. Brent crude futures increased by 54 cents, or 0.67%, reaching $81.11 a barrel by 0030, following a peak of Read More
In a welcome relief for global economies, oil prices continued their downward trend on Friday and are on track for a significant weekly loss as shipping through the Strait of Hormuz gradually normalises following the US-Iran peace agreement. Brent crude has declined to approximately $79 per barrel, reflecting a decrease of over 9% for the Read More
Oil prices experienced a decline in early trading on Thursday following the signing of an interim agreement between the U.S. and Iran. This agreement is set to conclude the Iran war, facilitate the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, and lift U.S. sanctions on Tehran’s oil, thereby addressing the most significant energy supply disruption in Read More
Oil prices experienced a slight decline on Friday, fuelled by optimism surrounding the potential for an agreement between the U.S. and Iran to prolong their ceasefire. Comments from U.S. Vice President JD Vance indicated that the two sides were “close” but “not there yet,” marking the culmination of the decline. Brent crude futures for July, Read More
Oil prices experienced an uptick on Thursday following recent US military actions in Iran, which have rekindled concerns regarding potential disruptions to commercial shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude, the global benchmark, experienced an increase of over 3%, reaching $97.29 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude rose by 3.42% to Read More
Brent crude futures experienced an increase of nearly 2% during early on Tuesday, following the U.S. military’s execution of strikes in southern Iran, characterised as defensive measures. This development has contributed to heightened market tension, as a resolution to the ongoing conflict remains unattainable for both parties. Brent futures increased by $1.40, representing a 1.5% Read More
Oil prices experienced a decline in early trading on Friday, driven by optimism surrounding the potential resolution of the Middle East conflict. This sentiment follows the implementation of a 10-day ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, alongside President Donald Trump’s indication that the U.S. and Iran may engage in discussions over the weekend. Brent crude futures Read More
Oil prices surged by approximately 5%, rebounding above $106 per barrel on Thursday following US President Donald Trump’s address to the nation, which reignited concerns regarding escalating tensions in the Middle East. This development comes after a brief period of optimism for de-escalation that had momentarily tempered the rally, causing prices to dip below $100 Read More
