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Gulf and Red Sea tensions push oil prices to six-week high

Oil prices climbed to their highest level in more than six weeks as escalating tensions in the Gulf and the Red Sea raised concerns about potential disruptions to global energy supplies. By 9:35 a.m. Moscow time, September West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures had risen 1.44% to $88.08 a barrel.......

Oil prices surge as US-Iran tensions fuel supply concerns

Global oil prices climbed sharply at the start of Asian trading after renewed military tensions between the United States and Iran heightened concerns over the security of energy supplies from the Middle East. Brent crude futures rose to their highest level in more than a month, while West Texas Intermediate......

Oil prices climb as renewed Strait of Hormuz disruptions fuel supply concerns

Global oil prices moved higher on Friday as renewed disruptions to shipping through the Strait of Hormuz intensified concerns over energy supplies, while escalating tensions between the United States and Iran added further uncertainty to international markets. Brent crude futures rose above $85 per......

Oil prices rise as Strait of Hormuz tensions fuel market uncertainty

Global oil prices moved higher as investors reacted to renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, with developments around the Strait of Hormuz increasing concerns about potential disruptions to global energy supplies. Both Brent crude and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures recorded gains......

Fuel prices remain above pre-war levels ahead of summer travel season in France

As the summer travel season gets underway across France, fuel prices continue to ease only partially, remaining significantly higher than levels recorded before the outbreak of conflict in the Middle East, according to government data released on Monday. While motorists are seeing some relief at the......

Global oil markets face widening discounts amid rising supply pressures

The global oil market is experiencing a notable shift as widening discounts across several crude grades reflect growing supply pressures and changing market dynamics. Increased production from major exporting regions and expectations of additional crude flows have contributed to a softer pricing environment......

Gold falls as US Iran conflict shifts rate outlook

Gold prices extended their decline for a second straight session as markets reacted to escalating military tensions between the United States and Iran while simultaneously reassessing the trajectory of US interest rates. Spot gold dropped 3.5 percent to 4,111.95 dollars per ounce, marking its lowest......

Oil drops to seven-week low after Iran Israel ceasefire

Oil prices fell to their lowest level in seven weeks after Iran and Israel announced a halt to their mutual attacks, easing fears of a wider regional disruption to energy supplies. The decline erased earlier gains triggered by renewed hostilities between the two sides, which had briefly pushed crude......

Goldman Sachs warns of sharp global oil demand decline

Goldman Sachs has warned that global oil demand fell more sharply than previously expected, citing an estimated reduction of 4 to 5 million barrels per day in April. The decline is linked in part to disruptions in maritime flows through the Strait of Hormuz, which temporarily reduced global consumption......