Oil falls amid US sanctions review
Oil prices edged down slightly today, with Brent reaching $105.51 per barrel after a decline of 41 cents, and West Texas Intermediate falling to $97.43 after dropping 54 cents. This comes as investors weigh the risks of geopolitical escalation in the Middle East against the possibility of the U.S. easing sanctions on Iranian and Russian oil tankers. Simultaneously, there was a significant drawdown from U.S. reserves to support the market, along with discussions by the Trump administration about lifting sanctions on certain ships in the shadow fleet that transport oil from Russia, Iran, and Venezuela, in an effort to reduce shipping costs. Concerns are mounting over increasing tensions in the region, especially with escalating Iranian attacks on the Strait of Hormuz, which impacts global oil supply security.
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