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 increased by half a percent on Friday, positioning themselves for the largest weekly gain since mid-July. This rise was driven by escalating tensions between the US and Iran, which heightened fears regarding possible disruptions to oil supplies originating from the Middle East. The recent US attacks, resulting in numerous fatalities and injuries among Read More
Oil prices experienced a slight decline on Thursday as investors evaluated the uncertainty stemming from renewed military actions between the U.S. and Iran. This latest escalation has heightened concerns regarding potential disruptions to oil supplies from the Middle East. U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Wednesday that the revitalised U.S. campaign against Iran would not 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 increased by over $2 a barrel on Monday following the United States’ military action against an Iranian island in the Strait of Hormuz, which elicited a response from Tehran as the conflict in the Middle East reached its sixth month. U.S. forces on Sunday targeted two launchers located on Iran’s Larak island in 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 surged past $91 per barrel in early trading on Tuesday, as optimism for a resolution to the conflict in the Middle East waned. Iran announced a shift toward a more aggressive posture, while the United States dismissed the possibility of extending a ceasefire agreement, heightening concerns regarding energy supply. Brent crude futures increased Read More
Oil prices continued to rise for a second consecutive session on Tuesday, building on a more than 5% increase on Monday. The diminishing prospects of a US-Iran agreement to resolve the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz have contributed to prices remaining close to their highest levels in over a week. Brent crude futures Read More
Oil prices fell by $4 a barrel on Monday following U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to refrain from launching a new offensive against Iran, as he aims for a swift agreement that would curb Tehran’s nuclear aspirations and restore access to the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures decreased by $4.08, representing a decline of Read More
