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WTI and Brent crude remain supported as uncertainty over Strait of Hormuz traffic keeps supply risk elevated after the end of the temporary ceasefire. Natural gas is rebounding into a critical resistance zone, but strong Lower 48 output and healthy inventories continue to cap broader supply concerns.

Energy markets are caught between a sharp U.S. crude inventory build, softer demand expectations and uncertain Gulf supply flows. WTI, Brent and natural gas remain technically constructive, but buyers still need confirmation at key resistance levels.

Oil markets are weighing heightened Strait of Hormuz supply concerns against a surprise U.S. crude inventory build reported by API. WTI and Brent remain technically constructive, while natural gas holds above its breakout area as traders watch resistance near $2.81.

Crude oil futures dropped nearly 8% as traders priced in hopes of progress around the Strait of Hormuz, even as tanker movement has yet to confirm a reliable recovery. Tight U.S. crude inventories, weak demand signals, OPEC+ quota increases and shipping risks through Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb now shape the next move for WTI and Brent.

Energy markets are heading into a pivotal stretch as traders weigh a widely expected OPEC+ supply increase against supply disruptions tied to Middle East tensions. WTI, Brent and natural gas remain under technical pressure, with key support levels now shaping the near term outlook.

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.

Crude and natural gas markets remain shaped by OPEC+ supply discipline, rising non OPEC output, elevated refinery utilization, and steady product demand. Technical traders are watching whether WTI, Brent, and Natural Gas can hold key support zones while momentum readings remain mostly neutral.

WTI is holding near $69.09, Brent is defending $72.63, and natural gas remains supported around $3.221 as traders monitor hourly moving averages and volume zones. Supply discipline, U.S. shale output, refined product demand and LNG exports continue to shape the broader energy market backdrop.