Oil Returns to Pre-Iran Crisis Levels as Gulf Supply Resumes
Summary
- International oil prices returned to levels seen before the Iran conflict, easing the geopolitical risk premium in the market.
- As crude supply flows from the Gulf resumed and fears of further escalation faded, upward pressure on oil prices also eased.
- Some in the market say stable oil prices could reduce the inflation burden and provide some support for investor sentiment toward risk assets.
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International oil prices have returned to levels seen before the Iran crisis as crude flows from the Gulf resumed, easing market fears of a broader escalation.
Cointelegraph, citing the Financial Times on June 25, reported that oil had fallen back to pre-conflict levels as supply flows in the Gulf restarted and traders largely stopped pricing in the risk of further escalation.
Earlier, rising tensions in the Middle East had injected a geopolitical risk premium into oil prices on concerns over possible supply disruptions. That upward pressure has since eased as supply flows normalized and concerns about additional clashes faded.
Some market participants say steadier oil prices could help ease inflation pressure and support sentiment toward risk assets.
Minseung Kang
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