Oil edge lower as fragile Iran ceasefire extension clouds outlook

Oil prices edged lower as the extension of a fragile Iran ceasefire introduced greater uncertainty around Middle East supply disruptions, dampening near-term bullish sentiment. The reduced immediate risk of escalated conflict limits the risk premium embedded in crude prices, affecting the global oil supply disruption channel. Brent and WTI futures, particularly sensitive to geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, saw downward pressure, while energy equities and tanker rates also softened on diminished crisis-driven demand and supply rerouting. Traders are now focused on the next International Energy Agency (IEA) Oil Market Report for revisions in global supply and demand balances amid evolving regional stability.

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