OIL PRICES RISE FOLLOWING TRUMP’S REJECTION OF IRANIAN PROPOSAL ON STRAIT OF HORMUZ; BRENT AND WTI INCREASE APPROXIMATELY 7%

Oil prices surged approximately 7% after former President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian proposal regarding access to the Strait of Hormuz, escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. The market reaction reflects heightened concerns over potential supply disruptions, as the Strait remains a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, and any instability there directly impacts risk appetite and energy security. Brent and WTI futures saw the sharpest exposure due to their sensitivity to global supply shocks and Middle East geopolitics, while Iranian and regional assets face increased volatility amid renewed sanctions fears. Traders are now focused on the upcoming EIA weekly crude inventory report and any follow-up statements from OPEC+ members, particularly Saudi Arabia and the UAE, regarding production adjustments in response to the escalating standoff.

Crude oil (WTI/Brent) reacts in real time to OPEC+ production decisions, EIA weekly inventory reports, geopolitical supply disruptions (Middle East, Russia, Venezuela) and US Strategic Petroleum Reserve announcements. A 5% intraday move on breaking news is not unusual.

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