Brent Oil Surges Past $105 on Renewed Iran Strike Fears
Brent crude jumped nearly 5% to about $105 per barrel on reports of renewed US strikes on Iran, reversing earlier declines.
A private survey shows an unexpected crude oil build, contrary to the expected draw.
Further details are pending.
According to the data I had reviewed, the headline figure was anticipated to show a decrease of 1.14 million barrels.
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In a separate development reported by Bloomberg, the United States is making up to 40 million barrels of crude oil available from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, with bids required by October 6. This represents the final portion remaining from the initial March announcement of approximately 172 million barrels.
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Brent crude jumped nearly 5% to about $105 per barrel on reports of renewed US strikes on Iran, reversing earlier declines.
Oil prices surged amid reports the White House asked the Pentagon for strike options against Iran, raising fears of renewed conflict.
Gold briefly dipped below $4,110 support but recovered, as geopolitical tensions support oil; the technical bias remains neutral to bearish.
Oil prices rose on Middle East risks, while Japanese and South Korean stocks fell. Gold rebounded towards $4,140.