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Brent Crude Falls to $78, Five-Day Low — Interim US-Iran Deal Set for Friday Signing Could Restore Hormuz Flows

Brent crude fell toward $78 a barrel today, its fifth straight losing session and the lowest level since early March, as traders priced in a planned interim agreement between the United States and Iran set to be signed in Switzerland on Friday. The deal would let Tehran immediately resume oil exports and ease restrictions on Strait of Hormuz shipping, prompting tanker operators to begin repositioning vessels toward the region. The International Energy Agency warned the shift could contribute to a renewed global oil surplus.

OPEC+ Reaffirms Output Cuts Through Q2 2026, Keeping Oil Markets Tight

OPEC+ ministers reaffirmed their collective output reduction strategy through the end of Q2 2026, citing persistent demand uncertainty from China and the potential impact of U.S. tariff policy on global trade flows. Brent crude held above $76 per barrel following the announcement, supporting energy sector equities across integrated majors and upstream producers.

Oil Holds Near $118 as Hormuz Risk Fully Priced — Energy Rotation Into Integrated Majors Begins

Brent crude stabilized near $118 per barrel Wednesday as analysts concluded the Persian Gulf risk premium is now fully priced absent a direct Hormuz attack. Rotation within the energy sector accelerated as investors moved from high-beta E&P names into diversified integrated majors and midstream companies offering more defensive earnings profiles.

Brent Crude Breaks $121 as Third U.S. Carrier Strike Group Enters Persian Gulf; OPEC+ Maintains Output Freeze

Brent crude broke above $121 per barrel for the first time since 2022 as the Pentagon confirmed a third carrier strike group entering the Persian Gulf, while OPEC+ ministers meeting in Vienna reaffirmed their production freeze through at least June, removing any prospect of supply relief and pushing Goldman Sachs to raise its 90-day Brent target to $130.

Oil Prices Slip as OPEC Supply Discipline Faces Market Skepticism

Crude prices edged lower as traders questioned the durability of OPEC’s supply curbs amid rising non-OPEC production. The move added pressure to energy equities and reignited debate over the cartel’s ability to balance global markets.

Oil Prices Slip as OPEC Supply Discipline Meets Softer Demand Signals

Crude prices edged lower as traders balanced OPEC’s continued supply restraint against signs of slowing demand growth in key economies. Energy equities lagged the broader market amid renewed volatility in commodities.