Oil dips as crude stays above 100
Oil prices have declined for three consecutive sessions, amid easing concerns over potential disruptions to Saudi Arabia's supply, despite ongoing military tensions in the Middle East. West Texas Intermediate futures fell to around $100 per barrel, while Brent crude decreased to about $102.5, but prices remained above $100 as the market continued to focus on Saudi Arabia’s ability to restore oil flows from its main pipelines. Attacks on oil facilities and the halt of shipments from the Yanbu port have heightened fears of tightening global supplies. However, Saudi efforts to recover part of the East-West pipeline capacity and the use of alternative routes have helped calm these fears, with markets closely monitoring developments in the military tensions and their impact on shipping routes and supply chains. The market remains sensitive to updates on the recovery of affected facilities and the evolving situation in the region, especially around the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, which are among the most critical passages for global oil transport.
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