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
Oil prices increased by over 2%, beginning June on a subdued note, following Israel’s directive for troops to penetrate further into Lebanon amid its ongoing conflict with the Iranian-backed Hezbollah group, notwithstanding a ceasefire declared more than six weeks prior. The escalation in hostilities occurred shortly after the United States facilitated peace talks between Israel Read More
Brent crude oil prices exhibited volatility on Wednesday after a significant increase in the prior session. The situation was influenced by U.S. strikes in southern Iran and the mixed signals from President Donald Trump regarding negotiations between Tehran and Washington, which contributed to a cautious sentiment among traders. On Tuesday, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Read More
Brent crude futures experienced an increase of nearly 2% during early on Tuesday, following the U.S. military’s execution of strikes in southern Iran, characterised as defensive measures. This development has contributed to heightened market tension, as a resolution to the ongoing conflict remains unattainable for both parties. Brent futures increased by $1.40, representing a 1.5% Read More
Oil prices experienced a rebound on Thursday following two consecutive days of declines, driven by persistent supply concerns stemming from the ambiguous prospects regarding the conclusion of the Iran conflict. Additionally, a reduction in U.S. inventories heightened apprehensions about the depletion of global stockpiles. Brent crude futures increased by 81 cents, representing a 0.77% rise, Read More
