Oil markets hold steady during US-Iran peace negotiations

Oil prices were flat Wednesday as investors weighed a US-Iran ceasefire extension. Markets await inventory data while the Strait of Hormuz remains closed.

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Global energy markets saw little movement on Wednesday as investors processed the latest diplomatic developments between major powers. Brent Crude Oil futures rose by a marginal 0.02% to $98.51 per barrel, while West Texas Oil slipped 0.14% to trade at $89.53. These fluctuations follow a volatile start to the week where both benchmarks surged by roughly 3% during the previous trading session.

An oil pump jack in operation at a crude oil site within the Permian Basin near Midland, Texas, on February 18, 2025. Photo by REUTERS/Eli Hartman
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