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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.
Oil futures look poised to rise at the week’s start, with WTI topping $102 a barrel and Brent approaching $114.50, supported by weekend gains and bets on higher prices. Analysts warn that a sustained move above $102.25 for WTI could trigger a bullish leg toward about $111–$124, while a break below $85.50 would open downside toward $81–$73.
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.
Goldman Sachs raised its oil-price forecast, projecting Brent at about $85/bbl and WTI at about $79/bbl for this year, citing a peak supply disruption of around 17 million barrels per day from the Strait of Hormuz situation. The bank assumes tanker disruptions will last six weeks with shipments gradually recovering within a month, though some observers warn the disruption could persist longer. At publication, Brent traded near $112.69/bbl and WTI near $99.60/bbl.
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.
Oil prices pulled back from an intraday spike after Netanyahu said Iran has no capacity to enrich uranium, with Brent trading around $106.50—near its highest level since July 2022 after a session high near $119—while WTI hovered around $94. The moves reflect ongoing supply worries from the Iran–Israel conflict and Strait of Hormuz disruptions, set against a backdrop of cautious central-bank commentary on policy paths amid higher energy costs.
Goldman Sachs says oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz have collapsed, with about 0.5 million barrels per day moving through on a four‑day average and an estimated net export loss of ~17.2 million barrels per day. Brent sits near $105 and WTI around $100 as some shipments still pass, but a gradual recovery is expected over ~30 days starting around March 21, with the price path depending on whether Persian Gulf exports rebound to global markets.
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.
Brent crude sits near $100 as the US-Iran conflict stretches into its third week, with prices up on supply-disruption fears and attacks near the Strait of Hormuz. Trump’s comments and Iran’s vow to continue fighting add geopolitical risk, even after the IEA released emergency reserves; traders warn of further spikes if the crisis persists and central banks lean hawkish.
Oil prices fell about 3% as signals of de-escalation between the United States and Iran reduced geopolitical risk premiums; Brent traded around $67.28 per barrel and WTI around $63.17, after lifting from multi-month highs, with OPEC+ keeping March output unchanged amid a well-supplied market.
Oil prices edged higher mid-day as traders priced in Middle East risk from renewed Iran unrest and policy uncertainty in Washington, including tariff talk and Fed remarks. WTI hovered around $61.10 per barrel and Brent near $65.41, up about 2–3% on the day, with no confirmed supply disruptions and the move driven by risk premia rather than a single shock.
WTI crude oil prices rose by 2.5% to $58.17 amid escalating Yemen tensions and stalled Ukraine peace negotiations, with market concerns about supply disruptions due to ongoing conflicts. Despite recent gains, long-term forecasts are cautious due to rising global inventories and oversupply, leading analysts to lower future price expectations for 2026 and 2027.
Oil prices rose as signs of better-than-expected demand and unexpected resilience in European oil demand bolstered prices, with West Texas Intermediate reaching the highest intraday price since October. China's rebounding industrial activity also stoked expectations of increased oil consumption in the world's biggest crude importer.
Natural gas prices dip to $2.20 influenced by cold weather in the US and concerns over China's recovery, while WTI and Brent crude oil face downward trends amid mixed global signals and regional conflicts. Central bank decisions and economic data are awaited to provide further direction for oil prices amidst fluctuating demand forecasts. Technical analysis suggests a bearish short-term outlook for both natural gas and oil prices, with key support and resistance levels identified for potential market movements.
Despite Houthi attacks on merchant ships in the Red Sea, oil prices fell as risk-off sentiment in equities markets outweighed the shipping dangers, leaving West Texas Intermediate crude stuck in a narrow trading range.