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Brent’s Surge Runs Into Options Levels That Could Fuel Gains

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Brent’s Surge Runs Into Options Levels That Could Fuel Gains

Brent crude oil’s 8 gain on Wednesday has futures moving through levels of large open interest that could potentially add fuel to the rally.

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The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 13, 2026

Crude oil futures jump more than 4% as US-Iran conflict escalates

At 10.07 am on Monday, September Brent oil futures were 79.16, up 4.14, while August WTI crude oil futures were 74.43, up 4.23

ING Think

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· Jul 13, 2026

The Commodities Feed: The battle of Hormuz lifts oil prices

Further escalation in the Persian Gulf has oil prices moving higher amid renewed concerns over flows through the Strait of Hormuz

Al Jazeera

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· Jun 26, 2026

Oil prices ease after spiking over halt to Strait of Hormuz evacuation plan

Brent crude subsides after attack in waterway prompted jump in prices.

The Eastern Herald

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· Jul 8, 2026

Brent Crude Surges Above $80 for First Time Since June, US-Iran Tensions Shake Global Oil Markets

Global oil prices surged sharply on Wednesday, with Brent crude briefly climbing above 80 per barrel for the first time since June 22, as escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East reignited concerns over global energy supplies. Trading data showed that Brent crude futures for September delivery jumped nearly 8 during the session. At 15:09 GMT, the benchmark contract was trading at 79.93 per barrel, up 7.78, after briefly crossing the psychologically significant 80 threshold earlier in the day. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for August delivery also posted strong gains, rising 7.27 to 75.56 per barrel. The rally marked

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jun 25, 2026

Harga minyak mentah jatuh ke paras sebelum krisis di Asia Barat

PETALING JAYA: Harga minyak mentah jatuh ke paras sebelum krisis dan trend tersebut dijangka berterusan dalam tempoh terdekat susulan langkah pengurusan risiko pasaran yang proaktif serta pemulihan pantas rantaian bekalan dari Asia Barat. Kontrak niaga hadapan minyak mentah Brent kini menghampiri paras AS72 setong, manakala penanda aras Amerika Syarikat (AS), West Texas Intermediate (WTI) berada ... Read more The post Harga minyak mentah jatuh ke paras sebelum krisis di Asia Barat appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Middle East News 247

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· Jul 8, 2026

Oil jumps as fragile Iran ceasefire unravels – Saxo Bank

Brent crude has jumped more than 9 since Monday, rising back towards USD 79 per barrel as renewed US-Iran tensions revive supply concerns and force a rethink among hedge funds that had recently cut bullish exposure to near-historic lows. The latest rally followed US strikes on targets in Iran and Washington’s decision to revoke a [] The post Oil jumps as fragile Iran ceasefire unravels – Saxo Bank appeared first on Middle East News 247.

Off The Press

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· Jul 8, 2026

Oil prices spike as Trump declares ceasefire with Iran ‘over’

Oil prices soared after the United States launched strikes against Iran and President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire “over.” After U.S. Central Command announced new strikes against Iran, Brent Crude jumped over 3.2 to 76.48-76.54 per barrel. U.S. benchmark West Texas Intermediate similarly jumped 3.2 to around 72.72 per barrel. The situation worsened after Trump []...Click to read more

Latestly.com

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· Jul 13, 2026

Global Oil Prices Jump Over 4% as US-Iran Tensions Raise Supply Concerns

Global oil prices surged more than 4 on Monday, with investors reacting to escalating tensions between the United States and Iran and renewed concerns over potential disruptions to crude supplies through the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude climbed close to USD 79 per barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) rose over 4 to around USD 74.32 per barrel.

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jun 29, 2026

Oil prices climb as renewed Middle East tensions raise supply concerns

London, June 29 (SANA) Oil prices rose on Monday after renewed military strikes between the United States and Iran heightened concerns over global energy supplies and disrupted oil shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. According to Reuters, Brent crude futures gained 50 cents, or 0.69, to 72.49 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude []

Washington Examiner

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· Jul 8, 2026

Oil prices spike after Trump declared ceasefire with Iran ‘over’

Oil prices soared after the United States launched strikes against Iran and President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire “over.” After U.S. Central Command announced new strikes against Iran, Brent Crude jumped over 3.2 to 76.48-76.54 per barrel. U.S. benchmark West Texas Intermediate similarly jumped 3.2 to around 72.72 per barrel. The situation worsened after Trump []

UrduPoint

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· Jul 12, 2026

Oil prices surge more than 3% as Brent climbs to $78.68 per barrel

Oil prices surge more than 3% as Brent climbs to $78.68 per barrel

Baltic News Network

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· Jul 8, 2026

Oil prices jump after renewed Middle East escalation

Global oil prices surged by more than 3 on Wednesday after the United States launched strikes against Iran in response to attacks on three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. The price of Brent crude rose 3.2 to US76.54 per barrel in Wednesday morning trading, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude also climbed 3.2 [] The post Oil prices jump after renewed Middle East escalation appeared first on Baltic News Network.

BERNAMA

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· Jul 10, 2026

World : Oil Rises Slightly As Markets Watch US-Iran Tensions

LONDON, July 10 (Bernama-dpa) -- Oil prices edged higher on Friday, with Brent crude holding above US76 a barrel, as investors weighed continued diplomatic efforts to ease tensions between the United States (US) and Iran against concerns over supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, reported German Press Agency (dpa).

TASS

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· Jul 13, 2026

Brent crude jumps over 5% following Trump's pledge to reinstate blockade on Iranian ports

As of 5:21 p.m. Moscow time, Brent crude was up 5.29, trading at 80.03 per barrel

Bloomberg

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· Jul 8, 2026

Oil Jumps Following US Strikes on Iran Targets

Brent rose as much as 3 to top 76 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate traded above 72 after US forces completed strikes on more than 80 targets in Iran in retaliation for attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz. Bloomberg's Stephen Stapczynski reports. (Source: Bloomberg)

Seeking Alpha

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· Jun 26, 2026

2026 2H Oil Dividend Roundup: Chevron Outshines Enterprise Products Partners

2026 2H Oil Dividend Roundup: Chevron Outshines Enterprise Products Partners

Iran Herald

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· Jul 10, 2026

Oil markets brace for more turbulence ahead amid geopolitical risks, supply-demand dynamics

BEIJING, July 10 (Xinhua) -- Middle East tensions flared anew on Wednesday, sending oil prices sharply higher after the U.S. military resumed strikes on Iran. Brent crude futures jumped more than 5 percent, nearing 80 U.S. dollars a barrel.Investors were quick to price in the risk of further supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world's most important energy shipping routes, though analysts

Middle East Eye

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· Jun 22, 2026

Oil prices rise amid uncertainty over US-Iran talks

Oil prices rise amid uncertainty over US-Iran talks Oil prices rose on Sunday as traders assessed the implications of ongoing US-Iran negotiations and the durability of the ceasefire between the two countries. According to Reuters, Brent crude futures climbed by 1.09, or 1.35 percent, to 81.66 a barrel by 22:06 GMT, after reaching an early session high of 82.30. The increase came amid continued uncertainty over future oil supplies and the outcome of diplomatic talks. Oil prices had fallen last week after several tankers successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz, easing concerns about disruptions to one of the world's most important energy shipping routes. However, market participants remain cautious as negotiations continue and questions persist over the long-term stability of the agreement.

Daily Post Nigeria

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· Jul 8, 2026

Crude oil prices rise after Trump declares end to ceasefire with Iran

Crude oil prices rose on Wednesday after United States President Donald Trump declared the ceasefire with Iran over. Checks by DAILY POST on Wednesday showed that Brent and West Texas Intermediate crude rose by around 4 percent to 77.74 per barrel and 73.52 per barrel, from 72 and 68 per barrel, respectively, on Tuesday. DAILY POST reports that Trump said [] Crude oil prices rise after Trump declares end to ceasefire with Iran

NDTV

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· Jul 13, 2026

Brent Crude Gains Near $79 A Barrel As US-Iran Strikes Raise Fresh Strait Of Hormuz Supply

Brent crude futures rose 3.5 to 78.67 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures gained 3.4 to 73.87 a barrel.

AMBCrypto

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· Jul 3, 2026

BUILDon eyes $0.30: Mapping how 20% rally impacts B token holders

BUILDon surged as volume and Open Interest climbed, while technical indicators increasingly favored an upside breakout.

AzerNews

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· Jul 1, 2026

Oil prices record biggest quarterly drop since pandemic amid Strait of Hormuz reopening

Brent and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures recorded their steepest quarterly declines since the COVID-19 pandemic, as easing geopolitical tensions and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz weighed on oil prices, AzerNEWS reports. According to Bloomberg, Brent crude futures fell by...

Economic Times

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· Jul 13, 2026

Oil jumps 3% after US, Iran escalate strikes in Mideast

Oil prices climbed Monday as Iran expanded strikes on Gulf states. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose and Brent crude futures climbed. Tehran extended strikes on Qatar and the United Arab Emirates over the weekend. This cycle of attacks casts doubt on an interim U.S.-Iranian agreement. Market analysts suggest the current flare-up represents an escalation within a fragile truce.

BOL News

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· Jun 29, 2026

Oil prices firm as US-Iran clashes disrupt key shipping lane

Crude prices edge higher as geopolitical risks disrupt Middle East supply routes. The post Oil prices firm as US-Iran clashes disrupt key shipping lane appeared first on BOL News.

Nepal News

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· Jul 9, 2026

कच्चा तेलको मूल्यमा ५% को उछाल

काठमाडौँ ।अमेरिकी राष्ट्रपति डोनाल्ड ट्रम्पले इरानसँगको युद्धविराम समाप्त भएको संकेत दिएपछि अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय बजारमा कच्चा तेलको मूल्य उल्लेख्य रूपमा बढेको छ। ट्रम्पको अभिव्यक्तिपछि ब्रेन्ट र डब्लूटीआई दुवै क्रुड तेलको मूल्य करिब ५ प्रतिशतले उकालो लागेको हो। अन्तर्राष्ट्रिय बजारमा ब्रेन्ट क्रुडको मूल्य ५.१० प्रतिशत अर्थात् ३.७८ अमेरिकी डलरले बढेर प्रतिब्यारेल ७७.९४ डलर पुगेको छ। त्यस्तै, डब्लूटीआई क्रुड []

Investing.com

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· Jul 10, 2026

On Holding options trading surges as shares climb

On Holding options trading surges as shares climb

DNyuz

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· Jul 9, 2026

Oil Prices Rise Further After Another Round of Strikes in the Gulf

Oil prices continued to climb on Thursday, as U.S. and Iranian military forces traded a second round of strikes around the Persian Gulf. Choppy trading in stocks and bonds reflected anxiety among investors about the effects of the war. President Trump said the latest strikes, which targeted around 90 sites along Iran’s coast, were “retribution” []

KrASIA

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· Jun 22, 2026

China’s hydrogen push outstrips Japan’s in new fuel race

The oil price surge from the US-Iran crisis gives fresh impetus to efforts to boost domestic energy supply.

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 13, 2026

Oil rises, shipping in Strait of Hormuz slows after renewed US-Iran attacks

Brent crude climbs nearly 3.5 as vessel traffic through strategic waterway drops sharply following fresh military exchanges between US and Iran

Yemen News Agency - SABA

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· Jul 10, 2026

Oil Heads for Weekly Gains Amid Concerns Over Middle East Supplies

Oil Heads for Weekly Gains Amid Concerns Over Middle East Supplies

AllSides

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· Jul 8, 2026

Oil and Gas Oil prices jump more than 4% after Trump threatens to bomb Iran again

Oil prices spiked Wednesday, after President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iran again after declaring the ceasefire with the country over. West Texas Intermediatefutures were 4.9 higher at 73.89 per barrel. Brent crude, the international benchmark, jumped 5.2 to 78.02 per barrel. Both were off earlier highs over 6. During a joint press conference with NATO chief Mark Rutte at the military alliance's summit in Ankara, Turkey, on Wednesday, Trump was asked whether the U.S. ceasefire with Iran was over.

Kathimerini

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· Jul 8, 2026

ATHEX: Mini sell-off after fresh Gulf tension

The resumption of military action in the Persian Gulf had an immediate impact on markets, with oil rates jumping and bourse indexes slumping.

Egypt Independent

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· Jun 29, 2026

Oil futures rise on continued US-Iran hostilities

Oil futures rose slightly Sunday as US-Iran hostilities continued for a fourth consecutive day and with Iran insisting on control of the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude, the international benchmark, rose 0.9 percent to 72.20 a barrel, and US crude climbed 1.3 percent, to 70.09 a barrel. On Friday, oil prices reached their lowest levels The post Oil futures rise on continued US-Iran hostilities appeared first on Egypt Independent.

Institute for Energy Research

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· Jul 13, 2026

OPEC+ Ups Its Production Quota for August, but Fighting Resumes in the Middle East

Brent crude oil, the international benchmark, dropped after OPEC Plus announced it would modestly increase production. Oil prices were trading The post OPEC+ Ups Its Production Quota for August, but Fighting Resumes in the Middle East appeared first on IER.

Trend News Agency

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· Jun 21, 2026

Study examines plans to increase output from Iran’s Band-e-Karkheh Oilfield

Study examines plans to increase output from Iran’s Band-e-Karkheh Oilfield

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