Following further attacks by the United States, Iran expanded its military strikes to Gulf states, creating fears about the security of energy exports through the Strait of Hormuz. As a result, oil prices increased by more than 4% on Monday. Brent crude futures increased by $3.34, representing a 4.38% rise, reaching $79.5 per barrel. Meanwhile, Read More
Oil prices experienced a slight decline on Friday; however, they are poised for significant weekly gains as tensions between the United States and Iran persist, maintaining a state of unease in the markets. While prices eased in early trade, the broader focus remained on escalating geopolitical tensions that have disrupted energy flows and raised concerns Read More
Oil prices increased by more than 2% on Wednesday following airstrikes conducted by the United States on Iran and the reinstatement of sanctions on Iranian crude sales. This development has reignited concerns regarding the stability of the ceasefire in the Middle East and the potential for new supply disruptions. Brent crude futures increased by $1.62, Read More
Oil prices increased slightly on Tuesday following reports of a tanker in the Strait of Hormuz being hit by a projectile. However, the gains remained constrained as investors assessed the implications of enhanced Middle East supply in relation to apprehensions regarding increasing production and the global demand forecast. Brent crude futures increased by 28 cents, Read More
Oil prices experienced a slight decline on Monday following OPEC+’s decision to raise its output targets starting in August. Concurrently, exports from major producers through the Strait of Hormuz are on the rise, which may contribute to an increase in global supplies. Brent crude futures decreased by 24 cents, or 0.33%, to $71.88 a barrel Read More
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 a decline on Tuesday, as investors monitored the developments surrounding potential U.S.-Iran discussions in Doha. This comes in the wake of missile exchanges over the weekend that challenged the interim ceasefire aimed at concluding the four-month-long conflict. Brent August crude futures, set to expire on Tuesday, experienced a decline of 1.03%, equating Read More
Oil prices experienced a modest increase on Monday following reciprocal strikes between the US and Iran over the weekend, which raised concerns among investors regarding the stability of their interim peace agreement and hampered shipping activities in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures increased by more than 0.8% to $72.58 a barrel, while US Read More
Oil prices extended losses on Thursday, erasing all gains attributed to the Iran conflict, as tankers stranded near the Strait of Hormuz resumed transit following an initial agreement aimed at concluding the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran, which alleviated concerns regarding potential supply disruptions. U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright stated on Wednesday that oil flows through Read More
