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Oil prices fall 2% as market awaits possible US-Iran ceasefire deal- oil and gas 360

Oil prices fall 2% as market awaits possible US-Iran ceasefire deal

(Investing) – HOUSTON – Oil futures fell more than 2% on Friday and were on track for their steepest weekly decline since early April after reports that the U.S. and Iran had reached agreement on a potential ceasefire extension. Brent crude futures for July, which expire later on Friday, were down $1.74, or 1.86%, at $91.97 a barrel by 10:58 a.m. CDT

Ceasefire window opens, but energy markets stay on edge- oil and gas 360

Ceasefire window opens, but energy markets stay on edge

(By Oil & Gas 360) – A fragile pause in Middle East hostilities is offering global energy markets a moment to breathe, even as underlying risks remain firmly in place. Recent diplomatic movement, reportedly supported by Washington and quietly reinforced by regional actors, has created a short window for de-escalation between Iran and its adversaries. Israel has signaled alignment with a

Oil prices to remain volatile despite US-Iran ceasefire deal- oil and gas 360

Oil prices to remain volatile despite US-Iran ceasefire deal

(Investing) – Oil prices will continue to remain volatile despite falling 10-15% after the much-awaited ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran on Tuesday, according to Barclays. “Oil prices are down 10-15% this morning following the two-week ceasefire in the Middle East, and we expect the oil equities to be under pressure in the short term,” analysts at Barclays said in