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Oil jumps more than 2% as US-Iran peace talks stall

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Posted on April 26, 2026

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SINGAPORE, April 27 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose on Monday as peace talks between the U.S. and Iran stalled while shipments through the Strait of Hormuz remained limited, keeping global oil supplies

Oil Prices Surge Over 2% as US-Iran Peace Talks Stall and Supply Stays Tight

Oil Market Update and Geopolitical Influences

Stalled US-Iran Peace Talks Impact Oil Supply

SINGAPORE, April 27 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose on Monday as peace talks between the U.S. and Iran stalled while shipments through the Strait of Hormuz remained limited, keeping global oil supplies tight.

Price Movements in Major Oil Benchmarks

Brent crude futures rose $2.22, or 2.11%, to $107.55 a barrel by 2202 GMT and U.S. West Texas Intermediate was at $96.42 a barrel, up $2.02, or 2.14%.

Reporting and Editorial Information

(Reporting by Florence Tan; Editing by Edmund Klamann)

Key Takeaways

  • Stalled peace negotiations between the U.S. and Iran are heightening geopolitical risk, contributing to a supply premium in oil markets. Supplies remain constrained by continued limitations in shipments through the critical Strait of Hormuz (investing.com).
  • The Strait of Hormuz disruption has cut roughly 20% of global oil and LNG seaborne flow, with shipping currently far below pre-war levels, sustaining upward pressure on prices (investing.com).
  • Even with unilateral ceasefire extensions by the U.S., the lack of agreement from Iran and logistical hurdles mean market tightness likely persists for months, supporting a higher crude price floor (icis.com).

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why did oil prices rise on Monday?
Oil prices climbed due to stalled US-Iran peace talks and limited shipments through the Strait of Hormuz.
How much did Brent crude increase?
Brent crude futures rose $2.22, or 2.11%, to $107.55 a barrel.
What was the price of US West Texas Intermediate crude?
US West Texas Intermediate was at $96.42 a barrel, up $2.02, or 2.14%.
What is causing tight global oil supply?
Limited shipments through the Strait of Hormuz are keeping global oil supply tight.

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