Oil Prices Slip Amid Uncertainty Over Renewed US‑Iran Strikes
Brent fell to $95.2 and WTI to $90.77 as investors weighed the risk of renewed US‑Iran hostilities, tempering earlier gains.
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Oil & Gas sector faces lower crude prices, so avoid buying oil‑related tickers.
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Open on Business Recorder## Market Movement
Brent crude futures slipped 43 cents (‑0.45%) to $95.2 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate dropped 24 cents (‑0.26%) to $90.77. The decline came after a volatile session in which both benchmarks swung between $2 gains and $1 losses.
## Geopolitical backdrop
The price retreat followed tentative signs that the latest flare‑up between the United States and Iran was easing. The exchange of fire on Thursday was the most intense since July, marking the seventh month of conflict in the region. President Donald Trump indicated the renewed US campaign would not be prolonged and cited successful strikes on Iranian radar and missile systems in the Strait of Hormuz.
## Supply considerations
Analyst Tony Sycamore of IG noted that if the easing holds, oil movements through the Strait of Hormuz – including dark‑ship transits and ship‑to‑ship transfers – could return to levels seen at the end of the previous week. However, Kpler data showed only four commodity vessels transited the strait on Wednesday, well below the 10‑day average of about 13 vessels.
## Regional shipping activity
Iran announced additional vessels as non‑compliant, warning of fines, confiscation or detention for ships attempting to pass. The United States reported that 17 million barrels of oil moved through the strait on Monday, the highest volume since the conflict began.
## Implications for Pakistan
Lower global oil prices can pressure the earnings of Pakistan’s listed oil and gas producers, especially those with exposure to international crude price benchmarks. Investors should monitor the evolving security situation, as any escalation could quickly reverse the price trend.