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US Strikes Iran, Oil Prices Rise

Oil prices increase after US strikes Iranian targets The US launched self-defense strikes against Iranian military targets near the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude was up 1.03% at $92.39 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate gained 0.91% to trade at $89.00 per ba

WTI Oil Price Steadies Near $87.50

WTI oil price stabilizes around $87.40 per barrel WTI oil price experiences volatility after registering over 2.5% losses in the previous day. The conflict in the Middle East has renewed severe supply anxieties, causing crude oil prices to advance. Industry

Oil Prices May Spike

13 million barrels per day wiped off global supply The oil market has been guided by sentiment and hopes of an imminent peace deal. About 13 million barrels per day have been wiped off global supply due to the closed Strait of Hormuz. The oil futures market

Crude Oil Inventories Drop Sharply

Crude oil draw exceeds expectations A private inventory survey showed a significant decline in crude oil stocks. The draw was much greater than expected, with a decrease of 3.4 million barrels anticipated. The S&P 500 and Nasdaq experienced volatility, with

Iraq Faces Oil Export Crisis

Iraq's crude export routes expire on July 27 Iraq has less than two months before it loses key oil export routes through Turkey. The agreement to move crude through two pipelines into Turkey expires on July 27. Prior to the effective closure of the Strait o