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Oil prices moderated sharply over 5 days as hopes for a diplomatic resolution to the US-Iran

Oil prices fell Wednesday as easing US-Iran tensions and expectations of a 25-basis-point

The global oil market rallied over fading hopes for a lasting ceasefire between the US and Iran, renewed concerns that prolonged geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could threaten global oil supplies.

Oil prices posted weekly losses of about 7% on Friday as growing optimism over a possible US-Iran agreement overshadowed persistent geopolitical tensions and supply risks in the Middle East.

The US Energy Information Administration (EIA) has raised its average oil price forecast for 2026, citing heightened geopolitical tensions and disruptions to oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil prices spiked on Monday due to escalating conflict in the Middle East and threats to energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, raising fears of potential supply disruptions.

Oil prices eased in the global commodity market on Monday ahead of U.S.-Iran talks in Geneva later in the week.   Brent crude traded at $70.59 per barrel, down 0.8% from the previous close of $71.22. US benchmark West Texas Intermediate (WTI) decreased 0.9% to $65.68 per barrel, compared with $66.30 in the previous session.

Oil prices fell below $68 in the global commodity market as supply risks reduced following renewed diplomatic engagement between the US and Iran.

Oil: Brent Surpasses $65, U.S WTI Hits $61 Over Uncertainty Oil prices increased in the global commodity market on Monday…

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