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 modest increase in early trading on Wednesday, recovering some of the losses incurred in the previous session, as investors evaluated the potential conclusion of the conflict in Iran and the possibility of the Strait of Hormuz reopening. Brent crude futures increased by 47 cents, representing a 0.6% rise, reaching $79.43 a Read More
Oil prices experienced a rebound on Tuesday, driven by concerns regarding the insufficient details in a preliminary agreement aimed at concluding the conflict between the U.S. and Iran. Additionally, there is a growing awareness that the resumption of supply through the crucial Strait of Hormuz may require more time than previously anticipated. Brent crude futures Read More
Oil prices fell to reach a two-month low on Friday following U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to abandon plans for military strikes on Iran. This development alleviated worries about a potential escalation in tensions, which had intensified earlier in the week after both parties engaged in attacks. Brent crude futures decreased by $1.21, representing a Read More
Oil prices surged over $2 a barrel on Thursday after Iran declared the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the critical shipping route, in response to further U.S. strikes on Iranian targets. Iran’s leading joint military command announced on Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz is closed to oil tankers and commercial vessels, cautioning that Read More
Oil prices experienced a rebound of approximately 1% on Wednesday, following a decline to a seven-week low in the prior session. This recovery was bolstered by a recent Iranian response to U.S. military strikes, which has further undermined prospects for peace. The recent escalation occurred after the U.S. military engaged Iranian positions, following President Donald Read More
Oil prices surged over $4 a barrel on Monday following Israel’s renewed strikes on Iran and Lebanon, occurring in the context of an ongoing ceasefire. The renewed escalation has extinguished hopes for a resolution to the broader regional conflict and heightened concerns regarding the potential resumption of crude shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent Read More
Oil prices surged over $3 a barrel on Monday following Israel’s recent strikes on Lebanon on Sunday, even in the context of a prevailing ceasefire between the nations. The renewed escalation has extinguished hopes for a resolution to the wider regional conflict and heightened worries regarding the potential resumption of crude shipments via the Strait Read More
