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WTI and Brent pulled back as diplomacy around the Strait of Hormuz reduced the immediate geopolitical premium in crude prices. Still, limited flows, refinery disruptions and tight diesel inventories are keeping volatility elevated across the oil market.

Crude oil prices advanced as U.S.-Iran tensions intensified and shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remained severely disrupted. Technical traders are watching WTI above $87 and Brent near $100 for signs of a broader breakout.

Oil prices recovered after a sharp pullback, with Brent rising to $88.40 per barrel and WTI moving to $81 as traders reassessed Middle East supply risks. Unclear signals around US and Iran diplomacy and persistent shipping concerns near the Strait of Hormuz are keeping crude markets volatile.

Oil prices eased after a strong rally as tanker movements and alternative shipping routes cooled immediate shortage fears. Still, Middle East supply risks continue to support WTI and Brent, with traders focused on key support and breakout levels.

Oil prices are holding a bullish tone as Middle East tensions raise the risk of disruption through the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea. WTI has broken above a key area near $85, while Brent’s move above $90 keeps higher targets in focus for technical traders.

Oil prices remain supported as tensions around Iran and the Strait of Hormuz keep supply risk in focus. WTI traders are watching the $81 breakout zone, while Brent bulls are focused on $90 and the path toward $100.

Oil prices extended their rally as new Strait of Hormuz shipping fees and renewed blockade threats around Iranian ports intensified supply disruption concerns. Technical traders are watching WTI resistance at $88 and Brent momentum toward $90, with $100 emerging as a higher-risk breakout target.