Oil dismissed Iran strikes and ship attacks — buy energy before the geopolitical premium returns
Oil prices have been falling as markets shrug off war risks, but the situation is extremely volatile — the U.S. just struck Iran after accusing them of violating a ceasefire, and an unknown attack just hit a ship in the critical Strait of Hormuz. Oil could snap back violently higher if the latest supply resumption gets disrupted again.
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Oil has been sliding recently, with prices hitting their lowest levels since the start of the war as traders price in a de-escalation of conflicts. However, the combination of the U.S. striking Iran and a ship being attacked in the Strait of Hormuz shows the region is far from stable. Even though Saudi Aramco has resumed loading oil, the physical proximity of these attacks to critical supply routes makes the current calm in prices vulnerable. A single headline about delayed shipments could force traders who bet against oil to rush for the exits, creating a rapid spike in energy prices.
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- Markets News, June 24, 2026: S&P 500, Nasdaq Fall for 3rd Straight Day; Oil Prices Drop to Lowest Level Since Start of War — Yahoo Finance
- Saudi Aramco resumes oil loading at Ras Tanura in boost to supply — CNBC
- U.S. strikes Iran after Trump accuses Tehran of ceasefire violation in Strait of Hormuz — CNBC