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Oil Price Today (August 7): Crude oil rises above $83 as Strait of Hormuz deadlock continues. Here’s why

Oil prices climbed for a second session on Friday due to renewed Hormuz Strait concerns. Iran proposed restricting hostile vessels and imposing penalties for violations. Crude oil prices saw increases on Thursday and Friday. Analysts warn of significant price hikes if disruptions continue for months. Supply outside the conflict zone…

The Economic Times

Oil Price Today (July 30): Crude oil dips below $90 after 8% surge on Wednesday. Here’s why

Brent crude futures were down $1.29, or 1.42%, at $89.45 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude slipped 56 cents, or 0.66%, to $83.90 a barrel.

The Economic Times

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Oil Price Today (July 27): Crude oil dips 5%, below $95 as US pauses strikes on Iran. What are experts saying?

Brent crude futures dropped $4.89, or 5.05%, to $91.89, after briefly falling below the key $90 support level earlier in the session. US West Texas Intermediate crude stood at $84.64 a barrel, down $4.67, or 5.23%. The decline comes after crude prices surged 10% last week.

The Economic Times

Oil Price Today (July 24): Crude oil dips below $100 but up 13% this week as supply tensions mount. $120 per barrel possible?

Brent futures fell 81 cents, or 1%, to $99.68 a barrel at 0126 GMT, but were still set for a 13.5% rise this week. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures dropped 70 cents, or 0.76%, to $91.49 a barrel and were on track for a 11% weekly gain.

The Economic Times

Trump threatens Iran and Houthi rebels with 'major military punishment'

Iran and the United States threatened to intensify attacks on Thursday after Yemen's Houthi rebels struck Saudi oil tankers in the Red Sea, driving Brent crude above $100 a barrel and fuelling fears of a widening regional conflict and renewed pressure on the global economy.

France 24

Oil crosses $100: A 'perfect hurricane' can trigger bigger shock soon

Brent crude has surged past $100 as escalating Middle East tensions threaten two critical oil chokepoints — the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb — at the same time. While markets were already grappling with disruptions in Hormuz due to the US-Iran conflict, fresh Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers…

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$120 crude oil scare is back & India has plenty at stake

Goldman Sachs has warned Brent crude could rise above $120 a barrel if disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz persist. For India, which imports most of its crude oil, a sustained oil price rally could increase the import bill, weaken the rupee, fuel inflation, widen the current account deficit and…

The Economic Times

Oil Price Today (July 21): Crude oil dips below $90 on hopes of 10-day ceasefire in Iran war. What are experts saying?

Brent crude futures slipped 35 cents, or 0.4%, to $88.87 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude for September delivery was little changed at $82.47 a barrel. Both benchmarks remained below the more than one-month highs touched in the previous session.

The Economic Times

Oil Price Today (July 20): Crude oil jumps 3%, crosses $90 as US and Iran exchange attacks. $100 in sight?

Brent crude futures rose $2.69, or 3.05%, to $90.79 a barrel, their highest level since June 11. The benchmark extended last week's rally, when it gained 15.9%, marking its biggest weekly advance since April.

The Economic Times

Oil Price Today (July 15): Crude oil above $86/bbl as US-Iran exchange fresh strikes. Bigger surge brewing?

Brent crude settled at its highest level since June 12 for a second consecutive session, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) closed at its strongest level since June 15.

The Economic Times

Oil Price Today (July 10): Crude oil up 6% this week as US and Iran continue attacks. Where are prices headed?

Even with Friday's decline, both crude benchmarks were set to end the week higher. Brent was on course to gain about 6%, while WTI was poised to rise nearly 5%.

The Economic Times

Oil Price Today (July 6): Crude oil extends fall, hovers below $72. Here are 2 major reasons for the decline

Brent crude futures slipped 24 cents, or 0.e33%, to $71.88 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude fell 11 cents, or 0.16%, to $68.58 a barrel. WTI did not settle on Friday as U.S. markets remained closed ahead of the Independence Day holiday on Saturday.

The Economic Times

Crude oil prices crash 42% from April’s $126 peak. More downside coming?

Global oil markets are stabilizing after months of turmoil caused by the Strait of Hormuz closure and war damage. Crude prices have plummeted 42% from their April peak, with Brent falling below $73 a barrel, signaling a return to pre-conflict levels

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Oil Price Today (June 25): Crude oil erases Iran war gains as Hormuz traffic boosts supply. What are experts saying?

Brent crude has slipped below $73 a barrel for the first time since February 27, 2026. It had hit a high of $126 per barrel on April 30 and is down 42% from those levels.

Euronews

Brent crude falls below $74 for first time since start of the Iran war

Brent crude dropped below $74 a barrel on Wednesday for the first time since the start of the Iran war in late February, as investors continued to price out the geopolitical risk premium that had driven energy markets higher during the conflict.

The Economic Times

Oil Price Today (June 22): Crude oil rises above $80 as Iran shuts Strait of Hormuz again. What are experts saying?

Brent crude futures rose 54 cents, or 0.67%, to $81.11 a barrel, after briefly touching $82.30 at the start of trading. U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures gained $2.02, or 2.64%, to $78.62 a barrel ahead of the contract's expiry later on Monday.

The Economic Times

Why are oil prices up now and will Brent futures and US WTI crude prices continue to rise or decline again? Oil market reacts to US-Iran escalation and Strait of Hormuz closure

Why are oil prices up now and will Brent futures and US WTI crude prices continue to rise or decline again? Oil markets moved higher after tensions between the United States and Iran increased. Traders reacted to reports about the Strait of Hormuz closure, military action, lower crude inventories, and…

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The Economic Times

Why are oil prices up today, and will Brent futures and US WTI crude prices continue to rise or decline again? Iran war, Strait of Hormuz disruption and falling oil stockpiles drive market

Why are oil prices up today, and will Brent futures and US WTI crude prices continue to rise or decline again? Oil prices moved higher and reached a one-week high as traders watched developments surrounding Iran and the United States. Concerns over the Strait of Hormuz, lower global oil inventories,…

Evening Standard

Former council worker faces eviction despite being promised 'housing for life'

John Card, an elderly army veteran who worked as a caretaker at Kingsbury Primary School for 28 years, is facing eviction

The Economic Times

Strong cues from GIFT Nifty point to positive start for D-Street

Indian stock markets are set for a wider trading range ahead. High Brent crude prices and a falling rupee are key concerns for investors. Foreign institutional investor outflows are expected to limit market gains. The final phase of the Q4FY26 earnings season and specific policy support will offer stock and…

Barchart

What Does Brent's Basis Market Tell Us?

My reads on real market fundamentals in crude oil indicate there is indeed a short-term supply scare in place.

International Business Times UK

Oil Prices Crash: Brent Crude Drops Below $100 As Trump Teases 'Bombshell' Iran Peace Deal

Brent crude briefly slipped below $100 a barrel after Donald Trump claimed a 'bombshell' peace deal with Iran was within reach and Tehran signalled limited safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.

International Business Times UK

Oil Prices Plunge 13% as Donald Trump Delays Threat to 'Obliterate' Iran Power Plants

Donald Trump stepped back from his threat to destroy Iran's power plants on Monday, announcing a five‑day postponement of planned military strikes after reporting constructive diplomatic talks with Tehran. The announcement sent Brent crude falling sharply, offering global markets a rare moment of relief as the month‑long conflict showed its…

The Times of India

South Pars, Ras Laffan & more: Which energy sites have been hit so far in Iran war?

Qatar condemned what it called a “brutal Iranian attack targeting Ras Laffan,” saying it posed a direct threat to national security. The foreign ministry also warned that “Targeting energy infrastructure constitutes a threat to global energy security, to the peoples of the region, and to its environment.” As missile and…

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