Oil Prices Spike: WTI Up 3.08% to $95.42 Amid Iran Conflict
Published on Β· Source: cnbc.com
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Summarized by AI from the source belowOil prices experienced a significant increase as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the conflict with Iran is 'not over.' U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures for June delivery rose by 3.08% to $95.42 per barrel, while Brent crude futures for July delivery increased by 3.16% to $104.49 per barrel. The concerns regarding energy supplies and potential escalation of tensions in the Middle East have led analysts at Citi to forecast further price increases if diplomatic solutions are not reached. Overall, the risks for oil prices are considered to be tilted towards the upside due to ongoing geopolitical uncertainties affecting supply routes.
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