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WTI rises above $69.00 as Iran strikes commercial vessels in Hormuz
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil price gains ground after registering modest losses in the previous day, trading around $69.20 per barrel during the Asian hours on Tuesday. Crude oil prices receive a temporary boost following renewed geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran strikes commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz
Bloomberg carried a story by an Axios reporter late Monday, citing a US official, that Iran fired at least two missiles at commercial ships transiting through the Strait of Hormuz. Â
WTI Oil falls as oversupply concerns outweigh recent rebound
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) US Oil trades around $68.30 at the time of writing on Monday, down 0.64% on the day, as investors continue to assess the global supply outlook following the latest production decisions by the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+).
Brent Climbs to $88 as OPEC+ Compliance Reportedly Improves
Independent data showed OPEC+ major member compliance rising to 91%. Brent crude climbed to $88, a near two-month high.
European Gas Refilling Lags, TTF Prices Hit €42 High
EU gas storage refilling is lagging the seasonal average. TTF natural gas futures hit an eight-month high at €42/MWh.
WTI Falls Below $80 as IEA Trims Demand Growth Outlook
The IEA cut its 2025 oil demand growth forecast to 1.1 mb/d. WTI crude futures fell below $80/bbl.
Red Sea Tensions Flare Again, Brent Approaches $90 Mark
Continued Red Sea shipping disruptions and renewed escalation pushed Brent near $90, with analysts estimating a $6–$8 geopolitical risk premium per barrel.
US Shale Output Breaks 13.2 mb/d Record, Partly Offsetting OPEC Cuts
EIA data showed US crude daily output at a record 13.2 mb/d, providing a rational explanation for why oil price gains have been capped recently.
Asian LNG Spot Prices Recover to $13/mmBtu on Japan-Korea Buying
Japanese and South Korean LNG buyers buying on dips lifted Asian spot prices. The JKM benchmark recovered to about $13/mmBtu.
Tanker Data Reveals OPEC Overproduction by Some Members, Denting Market Confidence
Independent tanker tracking showed Iraq, Kazakhstan and others producing about 300,000 b/d above their quotas, triggering a pullback in oil prices.