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1 June 2026 21:24  |

Oil Prices Rise Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions

WTI crude oil prices surged more than 5% on Monday (June 1), trading near $93 per barrel, following reports that Iran would halt the exchange of documents and messages with the US regarding Israel's military escalation in Lebanon. Brent crude, the global benchmark, rose amid concerns about oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, trading around $96.10 per barrel.

According to the semi-official Tasnim news agency, Iran's negotiating team suspended communication and the exchange of documents through mediators, accusing Washington of sending contradictory signals and prolonging the negotiation process. Iran remains committed to interacting with the US, but "with a sense of mistrust," said Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesman Esmail Baghaei.

The latest tensions have fueled market concerns about the prospects for an interim peace deal, particularly after recent clashes between US and Iranian forces near the Strait of Hormuz, a vital passageway for 20% of global energy supplies.

President Donald Trump remains optimistic, stating that talks with Tehran will "go well," despite the potential for escalating tensions to impact oil flows and energy market stability.

Investors are now monitoring energy price movements and their potential impact on global inflation, with Brent and WTI volatile amid geopolitical news and stalled negotiations. 

Source: newsmaker.id

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