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
Oil prices extended losses on Friday as investors evaluated Saudi Arabia’s proposal to spearhead a multinational maritime defence coalition designed to enhance security along critical Red Sea shipping routes. Saudi Arabia is aiming to lead a coalition focused on strengthening defence collaboration in the Bab El-Mandeb Strait, the Red Sea, and the Gulf of Aden. Read More
Oil prices increased by 5% following three consecutive days of declines, as hostilities reignited in the Middle East, concluding a period of relative tranquillity and rekindling worries about possible interruptions to energy supplies. The action was prompted by a report from the U.S. military indicating that it had intercepted an Iranian “surprise attack” on its Read More
Oil prices declined by 1% on Tuesday as market participants continued to assess a potential pause in U.S. strikes on Iran, which has fostered optimism regarding a diplomatic resolution to their conflict and the normalisation of energy flows in the Middle East. Brent crude futures experienced a decline of $0.54, representing a decrease of 0.6%, Read More
Oil prices experienced a modest increase in early trading on Wednesday, driven by heightened concerns over potential supply disruptions. This uptick followed reports that U.S. forces commenced strikes on Iranian military targets for the 11th consecutive night, alongside Kuwait’s announcement of drone attacks attributed to Iran. Brent crude futures experienced an increase of 0.55%, equating Read More
Oil prices declined on Tuesday as traders weighed reports of renewed diplomatic initiatives between the U.S. and Iran against recent military exchanges and threats from Yemen’s Houthis regarding a naval blockade of Saudi Arabia. Brent crude futures declined by 35 cents, representing a 0.4% decrease, settling at $88.87 per barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. West Texas Intermediate Read More
Oil prices experienced a slight increase on Friday as tensions escalated between the U.S. and Iran, resulting in intensified attacks across the Gulf. The deteriorating truce has constrained oil flows from the Strait of Hormuz, while Tehran has urged the Houthi movement to prepare for potential disruptions to the Red Sea export route. Brent crude Read More
Oil prices continued to rise for a fourth straight session on Thursday, driven by new U.S. strikes on Iranian military targets that intensified worries about a potential escalation in the conflict and the associated risk of supply disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. The United States on Wednesday targeted Iran’s coastal defence systems and missile Read More
