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Oil prices rose after Iran accused the United States of violating elements of a two-week ceasefire, with Brent up about 2.5% to $97.14 and WTI up about 2.7% to $96.96 as markets weigh renewed tensions and potential supply risks.
Brent crude rose toward $117 a barrel after Donald Trump threatened to destroy Iran’s electricity plants, oil wells and its Kharg Island export hub if no deal is reached, fueling supply concerns and market volatility amid escalating Middle East tensions.
Brent crude rose about 2% and was set for a record monthly gain as Gulf tensions threaten supply through the Strait of Hormuz, with U.S. crude near $101 a barrel; global stocks wobbled with Asia slipping while Europe and U.S. futures edged higher. Inflation concerns and upcoming data kept investors wary, and gold rose as a safe haven, with analysts warning that a prolonged closure of the Strait could push oil higher toward fresh highs.
Global oil prices jumped and U.S. stock futures slid ahead of Monday’s session as the Iran-Houthi conflict neared its one-month anniversary, with Brent crude above $116 and U.S. crude near $103 amid supply fears and potential Strait of Hormuz disruption; 3,500 additional U.S. troops arrived in the region, Trump signaled a deal with Iran, and analysts warned prices could surge further, pushing gasoline costs higher.
Brent crude set for its biggest monthly gain on record in March, rising about 51% as the Iran conflict disrupts Hormuz; WTI up about 48%, price pressures persist despite a 400-million-barrel emergency reserve release, with stock markets weak and gold falling as European bond yields climb.
Oil prices rose on Friday but markets were set for their first weekly decline since the Iran‑led conflict began, with Brent around $109.88 a barrel and WTI near $96. The market remains focused on potential duration of the war and disruption to global supplies (the IEA says roughly 11 million barrels per day have been removed from supply). Trump paused attacks on Iranian energy facilities and weighing ground action to seize Kharg Island, keeping fears of prolonged disruption — and a possible spike in prices if fighting intensifies — while some analysts see potential for a decline if de‑escalation occurs, keeping prices above pre-crisis levels.
A prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz and Middle East supply cuts are expected to push oil prices higher, with Brent and other regional benchmarks rising while U.S. WTI remains discounted; Asia is already rationing fuel and paying steep premiums for crude to replace the lost supply, and shortages could spread to Europe by April, potentially driving prices toward $150 per barrel if disruptions persist.
Oil rose as Iran rejected direct talks with the U.S., with Brent up 3.8% to $106.12 and WTI up 3.6% to $93.61 as Tehran said talks via mediators aren’t negotiations; Trump claimed talks are ongoing. TD Securities analysts expect the Fed to stay in wait-and-see mode, with potential rate cuts later in 2026 if inflation remains contained.
Goldman Sachs has again raised its oil-price outlook, now forecasting Brent around $110/bbl for March–April and lifting 2026 Brent to $85 and WTI to $79 as Hormuz disruption and tight spare capacity support prices. The bank expects prices to drift higher until the market gains confidence a lengthy disruption won’t persist, with upside risk including potential spikes above the 2008 highs in extreme scenarios, potentially near $115/bbl by late 2026.
Brent crude climbed nearly 9% for the week to its highest settlement in almost four years as the U.S. sent three warships and thousands more Marines to the Middle East, while U.S. crude finished the week with a small loss; Iraq declared force majeure on some oilfields, highlighting how geopolitical tensions are lifting Brent relative to WTI.
Oil prices finished higher for the fifth straight week as Brent rose about 9% on supply worries tied to escalating Iran tensions and a U.S. military buildup in the Middle East, while WTI ended the week lower; markets were also rattled by reports Trump is weighing measures related to Kharg Island to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting ongoing supply-risk concerns for global oil.
Global oil prices remain above $100 a barrel as ongoing Middle East disruptions keep supply tight. Goldman Sachs says prices could stay elevated for years, with Brent around $108–110 and US crude near $96; a worst‑case scenario could see Brent near $111 by late 2027 if Hormuz disruptions persist, while a more favorable path could bring Brent back to the $70s by late 2026. The Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed amid Iran‑Israel tensions, prompting policy and market responses, including scrutiny of U.S. reserves and production.
Oil prices could surge to $150–$200+ per barrel as Middle East exports and production crater, removing roughly 7–10 million barrels per day from global supply and leaving limited storage to meet demand. With no physical oil readily available, prices may stay elevated even if hostilities ease; some analysts foresee parabolic spikes, while others expect a pullback after March. Temporary relief could come from sanctioned Russian barrels, but a full rebound to pre-crisis levels appears unlikely for some time.
Oil prices hovered around $100 a barrel as fighting with Iran kept supply fears in focus, with Brent around $101 and US crude near the mid-$90s, as inflation concerns and upcoming data add to market jitters.
Oil prices remain above $100 per barrel as Iran’s threats to close the Strait of Hormuz keep global energy markets volatile; Brent trades around $101, shipping through Hormuz has slowed dramatically, and despite stockpile releases, traders see little relief as the conflict drags on and policymakers weigh potential escorts and other moves.