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Alaric Nightingale and Paul Burkhardt The US and Iran have committed to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, the world’s most important artery for shipping oil and natural gas, which has been largely blocked since the two countries went to war in February. However, returning traffic in the strait to prewar levels — if that day ever comes — …
Why Restoring Normal Traffic Through Hormuz Won’t Be Easy Read More »
Summary Brent, WTI back to early-March levels US-Iran 14-point agreement extends April ceasefire for 60 days Market fundamentals expected to remain tight Ukraine hits Moscow refinery in major attack on Russian capital (Reuters) – Oil prices fell more than 1% on Thursday to their lowest since the first trading day of the Iran war, …
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Summary Prices at three-month lows, but above pre-war levels Some analysts expect Hormuz flows to resume in several weeks U.S. is using an Iranian smuggling tactic to sneak oil out of the Gulf June 16 (Reuters) – Oil prices fell more than 2% on Tuesday to a fresh three-month low as markets weighed prospects for …
Oil Drops Over 2% to 3-Month Low as Markets Weigh US-Iran Peace Deal Read More »
Summary US, Iran to sign MOU on peace deal on Friday, Pakistan PM says Deal includes reopening of Strait of Hormuz Further talks on final agreement expected in next 60 days LONDON, June 15 (Reuters) – Oil prices slipped to a 3-month low on Monday after U.S. President Donald Trump and Iran’s deputy foreign minister said they …
Oil Hits 3-Month Low as US, Iran Reach Peace Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz Read More »
Summary Brent hits lowest level since early March, WTI at lowest since April Analysts say upside risks remain, seasonal demand could lift prices OPEC lowers 2026 oil demand growth forecast to 970,000 barrels per day, raises 2027 forecast HOUSTON, June 12 (Reuters) – Brent crude prices fell to their lowest levels since early March as …
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Summary Upside risks remain, seasonal demand could lift prices, analysts say OPEC lowers 2026 oil demand growth forecast to 970,000 bpd, raises 2027 demand growth LONDON, June 12 (Reuters) – Oil prices fell over 3% on Friday to their lowest in nearly two months after U.S. President Donald Trump cancelled new strikes on Iran, reducing fears of …
Oil Falls to Near Two-Month Lows as Trump Calls Off Threatened Strikes on Iran Read More »
Summary Iran closes Strait of Hormuz, threatens to fire on vessels attempting passage Talks intensifying to reach deal, Iranian sources say U.S. launches additional strikes on Iran, escalating tensions after fragile ceasefire U.S. crude inventories fall sharply, EIA reports 7.2 million barrel crude draw (Reuters) – Oil prices fell on Thursday, following earlier gains triggered …
Oil Falls as Traders Digest Escalation in US-Iran Strikes Read More »
By Javier Blas When the day comes, the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz will be an extraordinary event: restarting about 10,000 oil wells, pumping roughly 15% of the world’s production, that had been shut down for a hundred days and counting. Nothing even remotely close has been attempted — ever. The oil industry doesn’t …
Brace for a Flood of Oil as Soon as Hormuz Reopens Read More »
Summary Israel strikes on Iran follow strikes on Beirut on Sunday Iran on Sunday retaliated with missile attacks on Israel Iran plans to collect Hormuz transit fees, ambassador quoted as saying Analysts say impact of OPEC+ output hike agreement is limited LONDON, June 8 (Reuters) – Oil prices rose more than 3% on Monday, as …
Oil Prices Climb Over 3% After Israeli Strikes on Iran and Lebanon Read More »
Summary Oman said Mina al Fahal operations proceeding normally Hezbollah leader rejects Lebanon ceasefire deal Iranian oil exports fall to lowest level in six years, data shows OPEC secretary general says oil demand to remain robust, no change to estimates LONDON, June 5 (Reuters) – Oil prices edged lower after Oman said operations at Mina …
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