Oil prices experienced a rebound of over 1% on Monday following US President Donald Trump’s dismissal of an Iranian peace proposal intended to address the conflict and facilitate the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, thereby maintaining heightened tensions in the Middle East. Iran introduced a peace proposal at the UN General Assembly in New Read More
Oil prices increased by over a percent on Tuesday, driven by heightened concerns regarding supply disruptions following attacks on Saudi Arabia’s energy infrastructure, which rendered the kingdom’s East-West pipeline inoperative. This development has raised new uncertainties about the effectiveness of measures aimed at mitigating shipping risks in the Gulf. On Monday, Houthi forces, supported by Read More
Oil prices continued to rise sharply on Monday, rising 3% to almost $108 per barrel as new developments in the Middle East alarmed investors about worsening disruptions to the world’s energy supply throughout the war. Saudi Arabia and Iranian attacks on ships in the Gulf have heightened supply concerns in the wake of the closure Read More
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
Oil prices approached $92 per barrel in early trading on Wednesday amid escalating tensions in the Middle East. US President Donald Trump stated that the US is not in discussions with Iran, heightening concerns over supply, despite his assurance that the Strait of Hormuz remains open for traffic. Brent crude futures increased by 57 cents, Read More
Oil prices experienced a slight decline on Friday, fuelled by optimism surrounding the potential for an agreement between the U.S. and Iran to prolong their ceasefire. Comments from U.S. Vice President JD Vance indicated that the two sides were “close” but “not there yet,” marking the culmination of the decline. Brent crude futures for July, Read More
Oil prices experienced an uptick on Thursday following recent US military actions in Iran, which have rekindled concerns regarding potential disruptions to commercial shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude, the global benchmark, experienced an increase of over 3%, reaching $97.29 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate crude rose by 3.42% to Read More
Oil prices experienced an uptick on Friday, driven by investor scepticism regarding the likelihood of a significant advancement in U.S.-Iran peace negotiations. The two parties remain entrenched in their positions concerning Tehran’s uranium reserves and regulatory measures in the Strait of Hormuz. The market, however, continued to trend towards a weekly loss. A senior Iranian Read More
Oil prices declined on Wednesday following U.S. President Donald Trump’s assertion that the conflict with Iran will conclude “very quickly.” However, investors continue to exercise caution regarding the prospects of peace negotiations, given the ongoing disruptions to Middle East supply stemming from the conflict. Brent crude oil futures experienced a decline of 45 cents, representing Read More
Oil prices continued to rise on Monday amid indications that efforts to resolve the U.S.-Israeli conflict concerning Iran have encountered obstacles. This development follows an attack on a nuclear power plant in the United Arab Emirates, coinciding with expectations that U.S. President Donald Trump will deliberate on military strategies regarding Iran. Brent crude futures increased Read More
