The U.S. Energy Information Administration raised global crude oil price forecasts, projecting Brent at $91 and WTI at $84.65 per barrel this year amid declining inventories and Middle East supply dis
ccin · 2026-09-16 00:00
Brent crude futures surged past $100/barrel amid escalating military strikes between the US and Iran in the Persian Gulf. Attacks on oil tankers and energy facilities have disrupted supply chains, dri
icis · 2026-09-09 00:00
Oil prices rose on renewed US-Iran tensions threatening Strait of Hormuz supplies, with Brent advancing 0.6% and WTI gaining 0.5%. Geopolitical risks added to inflation concerns ahead of key US econom
bloomberg · 2026-09-06 15:15
Oil prices surged to their highest weekly levels since July amid escalating US-Iran tensions threatening Middle East supply. Brent and WTI futures climbed while Iraq increased exports despite regional
reuters · 2026-09-03 18:28
Oil prices held gains after President Trump suggested renewed strikes on Iran would be brief, with WTI near $91 per barrel amid Middle East conflict fears. Analysts note peace talks could deflate pric
bloomberg · 2026-09-02 15:03
Oil prices rose nearly 1% as tensions escalated between the U.S. and Iran, raising supply disruption concerns in the Middle East and driving Brent and WTI futures higher.
reuters · 2026-09-01 17:55
Oil prices surged amid escalating US-Iran tensions threatening Strait of Hormuz transit, with WTI exceeding $86 and Brent near $90 as traders anticipate prolonged supply disruptions.
bloomberg · 2026-08-31 15:03
Oil prices slipped over $1 per barrel ahead of expected U.S. sanctions on Iran that may disrupt Middle Eastern supplies. Brent crude fell to $93.17 and WTI dropped to $85.86 as traders weighed potenti
reuters · 2026-08-23 16:18
Oil prices target a second weekly rise as US-Iran conflict disrupts Middle East supply, pushing Brent above $93 and WTI near $87. Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains critically low, heighten
reuters · 2026-08-20 18:50
Oil prices climbed for four days amid Middle East tensions, with WTI near $85 and Brent near $92 per barrel. The UAE cut economic ties with Iran, raising concerns over crude shipments through the Stra
bloomberg · 2026-08-19 15:03
Oil prices rose amid Middle East tensions, with Brent crude up 0.5% and WTI gaining 0.3% as traders assessed sanctions and ceasefire risks. Geopolitical uncertainty drives market volatility alongside
bloomberg · 2026-08-16 15:14
Crude oil prices surged over 5% as Iran-US talks on the Strait of Hormuz stalled, while Asian stocks rose following weak US jobs data. Geopolitical tensions drove Brent and WTI higher, impacting globa
bloomberg · 2026-08-09 15:11
Oil prices surged after reports of Iranian attacks near the Strait of Hormuz, pushing WTI near $78 and Brent above $82 amid fears of restricted energy flows from the Persian Gulf.
bloomberg · 2026-08-06 15:01
Oil prices fell amid hopes of US-Iran deescalation, with Brent dropping to $78.52/barrel and WTI to $74.75/barrel.
icis · 2026-08-05 00:00
Oil prices surged roughly 21% this month as US-Iran tensions strained supply, with WTI near $84 and Brent around $89 per barrel. The IMF warns the Middle East oil shock risks tipping the global econom
bloomberg · 2026-07-30 15:04
Oil prices dipped slightly as tankers navigated Middle East conflict zones despite escalating U.S.-Iran tensions. Brent and WTI crude fell approximately 0.9%, though shipping data indicated continued
reuters · 2026-07-29 17:35
Oil prices rebounded after a three-day slump amid Middle East tensions threatening energy flows, with WTI rising toward $82 per barrel. Geopolitical risks regarding the Strait of Hormuz remain high de
bloomberg · 2026-07-28 15:01
International crude oil futures plunged over 6% after the US and Iran paused mutual attacks, with WTI falling to $83.10 and Brent to $89.58 per barrel as market tensions eased.
ccin · 2026-07-27 00:00
Oil prices fell more than 5% after U.S. President Donald Trump paused strikes on Iran, raising hopes for de-escalation. Brent crude dropped to $91.20 while WTI settled at $84.40 per barrel.
reuters · 2026-07-26 15:11
Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Black Sea drive Asian and European buyers to secure US crude, pushing WTI premiums higher while US inventories hit eight-year lows.
bloomberg · 2026-07-23 14:17
Oil prices rose amid escalating US-Iran hostilities and Houthi threats to disrupt Saudi maritime traffic. WTI traded near $82 per barrel as traders assess potential supply shocks from regional conflic
bloomberg · 2026-07-20 15:11
Amid escalating Iran-US tensions, oil traders are flocking to cheap put spreads to hedge against policy reversals, causing implied volatility for Brent and WTI to hit bullish levels as crude prices so
bloomberg · 2026-07-16 09:40
Oil prices surged over 11% in three days following US airstrikes on Iran targeting ships near the Strait of Hormuz. WTI traded near $80 per barrel amid growing fears of disrupted energy supplies from
bloomberg · 2026-07-15 15:02
Oil prices surged over 9% after President Trump announced a reimposed blockade on Iranian shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, raising global supply concerns. WTI traded near $78 per barrel while Brent c
bloomberg · 2026-07-13 15:01
Global stocks fell and crude oil prices surged after President Trump declared the interim accord with Iran over following airstrikes. WTI and Brent crude settled up 4.4% and 5.2% respectively amid hei
reuters · 2026-07-08 14:09
Oil prices extended losses with WTI near $68 and Brent below $72 as flows through the Strait of Hormuz surged amid US-Iran negotiations. Supply exceeded 10 million barrels daily despite tensions follo
bloomberg · 2026-07-01 15:01
Oil prices stabilized following a significant quarterly drop as traders monitored US-Iran peace talks and recovering shipping flows through the Strait of Hormuz. WTI traded near $70 per barrel while B
bloomberg · 2026-06-30 15:04
Crude oil prices rose amid fears over Middle East supply disruptions following US-Iran strikes and a Saudi Aramco helicopter crash at the world's largest oil port. Brent crude hit $72.35/barrel while
icis · 2026-06-29 00:00
While Brent and WTI serve as global pricing benchmarks, Middle East crude dominates physical supply and aligns with most refinery specifications. Geopolitical tensions risk disrupting this critical fe
ccin · 2026-06-26 00:00
Oil prices rose after a cargo ship was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz, raising supply flow concerns. WTI traded above $71 per barrel while Brent rebounded near $75 amid ongoing investigations into t
bloomberg · 2026-06-25 15:05