Crude Oil Brent Aug '26 (CBQ26)
Crude Oil Brent Futures Market News and Commentary
May WTI crude oil (CLK26) on Monday closed up +0.87 (+0.78%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26) closed up +0.0202 (+0.61%). Â Crude oil and gasoline prices settled higher on Monday, with crude posting a 4-week high. Â Crude prices rallied after President Trump signaled an escalation of the conflict in Iran by Tuesday if no deal is reached to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Crude prices jumped Monday afternoon when President Trump said the US has plans to decimate Iran by "12 o'clock" Tuesday night if there is no deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Â The Wall Street Journal reported the US military is making preparations for potential strikes on energy targets in Iran.
Crude oil prices remained volatile on Monday, fluctuating between gains and losses amid news headlines about the Iran war. Â Axios reported that the US, Iran, and a group of regional mediators are discussing the terms for a potential 45-day ceasefire that could lead to a permanent end to the war. Â However, the chanc... Read more
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