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Oil prices steady as investors assess US-Iran war outlook

2026-08-19T22:03:23.000Z
Brent crude futures climbed 69 cents, or 0.8 per cent, to US$91.71 by 0415 GMT on Wednesday.

Oil extends climb on prolonged Hormuz export uncertainty

2026-08-19T04:57:57.000Z
While the deal-related uncertainty lasts, an analyst expects oil prices to range within US$80 and US$100 a barrel in the near term.

Oil climbs as fading US-Iran peace hopes raise supply risks

2026-08-18T05:50:34.000Z
Brent futures finished US$1.91, or 2.15 per cent, lower at US$87.07 a barrel on Thursday.

Oil settles down 2% on weak demand outlook, hefty US crude build

2026-08-13T22:04:22.000Z
Crude inventories rose by 17.4 million barrels to 424.4 million barrels in the week ended Aug 7, their highest since Jun 5.

Oil drops on lower demand forecasts despite deadlock in US-Iran talks

2026-08-13T02:41:11.000Z
Vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, Aug 3, 2026.

Oil climbs 5% as Iran, US both demand compensation and Hormuz hopes fade

2026-08-10T22:08:19.000Z
Brent crude futures rose 84 cents, or 1 per cent, to US$84.39 a barrel by 0424 GMT on Monday.

Oil rises as Iran tempers hopes for swift Hormuz reopening

2026-08-10T05:21:04.000Z
Vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from Musandam, Oman, Aug 6, 2026.

Oil rises on concerns over Strait of Hormuz reopening plans

2026-08-07T04:05:45.000Z
A proposed deal between Iran and Oman would give Teheran control over ships entering the Gulf through Hormuz, said sources

Oil prices slip as Iran cites progress with Oman on Hormuz shipping agreement

2026-08-06T05:35:39.000Z