Oil prices steady with focus on Israel-Iran war, U.S. inventories and Fed decision
June 18, 2025
(Investing) – Oil prices steadied on Wednesday after recent sharp gains as elevated Middle East tensions pushed up fears of supply disruptions, while industry data showed a massive draw in U.S. inventories. At 08:00 ET (12:00 GMT), Brent oil futures for August gained 0.1% to $76.52 a barrel, and West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 0.1% to $73.32 a barrel. Iran’s Khamenei raises tensions further
