Oil prices rally; analysts see $100 Brent possible if $90 breached
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Oil prices recovered on Tuesday, rebounding from a sharp decline, as geopolitical risks in the Strait of Hormuz kept a floor under the market. Analysts warned that a break above $90 a barrel for Brent crude could accelerate gains toward $100. The recovery came despite diplomatic efforts between the US and Iran that had earlier pressured prices.
Oil Price Rebound
Oil prices rebounded on Tuesday, with Brent crude approaching the $90 per barrel threshold. West Texas Intermediate also climbed, nearing $90. The recovery followed a sharp decline last week fueled by hopes of US-Iran diplomacy.
Analyst Thresholds
Analysts cited by Sabah noted that a decisive break above $90 for both Brent and WTI could accelerate the rally toward $100 a barrel. These levels are seen as key technical resistance points. A sustained move above them may trigger further buying, they added.
Strait of Hormuz Risks
The Strait of Hormuz remains a choke point, with shipping risks maintaining a geopolitical risk premium in oil markets. Any disruption in the strait, which carries about a fifth of global oil supply, could tighten availability. Diplomatic efforts between the US and Iran have yet to ease tensions.
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