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
Oil prices continued to decrease on Wednesday, remaining close to the four-month lows reached in the prior session, as indications surfaced that additional oil tankers, which have been stranded in the Gulf since the onset of the Iran conflict, are getting ready to transit through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures declined by 37 Read More
Oil prices remained stable on Tuesday following a decline in the prior session, as investors concentrated on indications of a sustained recovery in crude shipments via the Strait of Hormuz, a critical waterway responsible for transporting 20% of global oil exports. Brent crude futures increased by 24 cents, or 0.38%, reaching $78.15 per barrel, whereas 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 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 their lowest point since March on Monday following statements from U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s deputy foreign minister, indicating that an initial agreement had been made to conclude the conflict and resume shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures decreased by $3.58, representing a 4.10% drop, settling at 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 $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
Oil prices remained relatively stable on Tuesday, maintaining the robust gains observed on Monday, as market participants continued to evaluate the uncertainties linked to the U.S.-Iran ceasefire discussions and the potential reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures increased by 6 cents, representing a 0.06% rise, reaching $95.04 per barrel. In contrast, U.S. Read More
