Israel's airstrikes on Iran push crude oil up 13%, threatening 3.3M barrels daily—traders react fast.
An all-out war between Israel and Iran would pose a serious threat to eastern Mediterranean natural-gas fields — and risk spilling into Europe's liquefied natural gas supply.
Crude oil prices surged after Israel launched strikes at Iran. West Texas Intermediate and Brent crude oil futures saw significant price increases.
Crude oil futures surged Thursday evening after Israel launched airstrikes against Iran.
Oil futures shot higher and U.S. stock-market futures sank Thursday evening on reports that Israel was attacking sites in Iran.
Crude oil extended its rally Thursday, reaching $69.16 before resistance set in. Technical targets suggest potential continuation toward $72 to $75 if momentum holds or following a pullback.
USO ETF surged 4% on June 11 as crude spiked on Iran tensions and a surprise U.S. inventory drop. However, hopes of diplomacy may cause oil price correction ahead.
Riyadh wants to squeeze U.S. frackers, although an all-out price war would be costly.
Various factors, including the start of summer driving season, have likely driven a recent crude spike.
WTI crude eases after hitting $68.75 as supply fears and Fed rate cut bets drive oil and gas market volatility.
Oil prices edged higher on Thursday to their highest in more than two months, after U.S. President Donald Trump said U.S. personnel were being moved out of the Middle East, which raised fear that escalating tensions with Iran could disrupt supply.
The U.S. is preparing a partial evacuation of its embassy in Iraq due to heightened security risks in the region, sources told Reuters.