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July WTI crude oil (CLN26) today is down -4.43 (-4.25%), and July RBOB gasoline (RBN26) is down -0.1264 (-3.54%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are falling sharply today on optimism that diplomacy may finally end the Iran war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Crude prices remained sharply lower on a mixed weekly EIA inventory report. Hopes that a peace deal to end the US-Iran war is near are undercutting crude prices after President Trump said today that the US is in the "final stages" of talks with Iran. On Tuesday, Mr. Trump said that Iran is "being reasonable" and that he will "maybe" give them until early next week to make a peace deal. More News from Barchart Also weighing on crude prices is the discussion among NATO members of escorting ships through the Strait of Hormuz should the route be closed after early July, which could return some crude supplies to the global market. Ramped-up geopolitical tensions are supportive for crude prices after Reuters reported Monday that Pakistan has deployed 8,000 troops, a squadron of fighter jets, and an air defense system to Saudi Arabia as part of a mutual defense pact, a deployment described as a "substantial, combat-capable force" to support Saudi Arabia if it comes under further attack. On Sunday, the UAE reported that a drone sparked a fire in a power station at the United Arab Emirates' Barakah nuclear plant, and Saudi Arabia said it intercepted and destroyed three drones that entered its airspace. Last Wednesday, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in a monthly report that global observed oil inventories declined at about 4 million bpd in March and April, and that the market will remain "severely undersupplied" until October, even if the conflict ends next month. Energy prices remain underpinned by the US-Iran war, which is keeping the Strait of Hormuz essentially closed. The ongoing conflict is exacerbating global oil and fuel shortages, as about a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas transits through the strait. Goldman Sachs estimates that crude output in the Persian Gulf has been curtailed by about 14.5 million bpd, and that the current disruption has drawn down nearly 500 million bbl from global crude stockpiles, which could hit a billion bbl by June. Persian Gulf oil producers have been forced to cut production by roughly 6% due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz as local storage facilities reach capacity. Last Thursday, the IEA said that more than 80 energy facilities had been damaged during the conflict, and that recovery could take as long as 2 years.

June WTI crude oil (CLM26) on Tuesday closed down -0.89 (-0.82%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26) closed down -0.0645 (-1.72%). Crude oil and gasoline prices retreated on Tuesday after the dollar index ($DXY) jumped to a 6-week high. Crude prices also moved lower after President Trump late Monday said he called off a strike on Iran scheduled for Tuesday after Gulf allies asked for more time to give diplomacy a chance. Losses in crude were limited as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, tightening global oil supplies. Hopes that a peace deal to end the US-Iran war is near are undercutting crude prices after President Trump on Tuesday said that Iran is "being reasonable" and that he will "maybe" give them until early next week to make a peace deal. More News from Barchart Crude prices added to their losses on Tuesday after a senior NATO military official said the group is considering helping ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz if the waterway isn't reopened by early July. Ramped-up geopolitical tensions are supportive for crude prices after Reuters reported Monday that Pakistan has deployed 8,000 troops, a squadron of fighter jets, and an air defense system to Saudi Arabia as part of a mutual defense pact, a deployment described as a "substantial, combat-capable force" to support Saudi Arabia if it comes under further attack. On Sunday, the UAE reported that a drone sparked a fire in a power station at the United Arab Emirates' Barakah nuclear plant, and Saudi Arabia said it intercepted and destroyed three drones that entered its airspace. Last Wednesday, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in a monthly report that global observed oil inventories declined at about 4 million bpd in March and April, and that the market will remain "severely undersupplied" until October, even if the conflict ends next month. Energy prices remain underpinned by the US-Iran war, which is keeping the Strait of Hormuz essentially closed. The ongoing conflict is exacerbating global oil and fuel shortages, as about a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas transits through the strait. Goldman Sachs estimates that crude output in the Persian Gulf has been curtailed by about 14.5 million bpd, and that the current disruption has drawn down nearly 500 million bbl from global crude stockpiles, which could hit a billion bbl by June. Persian Gulf oil producers have been forced to cut production by roughly 6% due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz as local storage facilities reach capacity. Last Thursday, the IEA said that more than 80 energy facilities had been damaged during the conflict, and that recovery could take as long as 2 years.

June WTI crude oil (CLM26) today is up +1.44 (+1.38%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26) is up +0.0441 (+1.19%). Crude oil and gasoline prices rallied to 2-week highs today as doubts about the progress of peace negotiations to end the US-Iran war keep the Strait of Hormuz closed and tighten global oil supplies. Harsh rhetoric from President Trump boosted crude oil prices when he said the "clock is ticking" on Iran, and it "better get moving FAST on a peace deal, or there won't be anything left of them." Also, crude prices rose after Iran said that, despite draft changes, US demands for ending the war were "excessive and unrealistic." More News from Barchart Ramped-up geopolitical tensions are supportive for crude prices after Reuters reported that Pakistan has deployed 8,000 troops, a squadron of fighter jets, and an air defense system to Saudi Arabia as part of a mutual defense pact, a deployment described as a "substantial, combat-capable force" to support Saudi Arabia if it comes under further attack. On Sunday, the UAE reported that a drone sparked a fire in a power station at the United Arab Emirates' Barakah nuclear plant, and Saudi Arabia said it intercepted and destroyed three drones that entered its airspace. Crude prices moved lower briefly today after Tasnim, Iran's semi-official news agency, reported that the US has proposed a temporary waiver on Iran oil sanctions until a final peace agreement is reached. Last Wednesday, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said in a monthly report that global observed oil inventories declined at about 4 million bpd in March and April, and that the market will remain "severely undersupplied" until October, even if the conflict ends next month. Energy prices remain underpinned by the US-Iran war, which is keeping the Strait of Hormuz essentially closed. The ongoing conflict is exacerbating global oil and fuel shortages, as about a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas transits through the strait. Goldman Sachs estimates that crude output in the Persian Gulf has been curtailed by about 14.5 million bpd, and that the current disruption has drawn down nearly 500 million bbl from global crude stockpiles, which could hit a billion bbl by June. Persian Gulf oil producers have been forced to cut production by roughly 6% due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz as local storage facilities reach capacity. Last Thursday, the IEA said that more than 80 energy facilities had been damaged during the conflict, and that recovery could take as long as 2 years.

June WTI crude oil (CLM26) today is up +3.95 (+4.03%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26) is up +0.1110 (+3.08%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are moving sharply higher today after President Trump cast doubt over the ceasefire with Iran, which could lead to the escalation of hostilities that keep the Strait of Hormuz closed. Crude prices continue to climb after President Trump and Iran rejected each other's latest peace proposals to end the 10-week conflict. President Trump called Iran's response to his peace proposal a "piece of garbage" and said that the current ceasefire was on "life support." More News from Barchart Crude prices are also supported after President Trump said on Monday that the US may restart the operation as soon as this week to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz with naval and air support. Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have lifted restrictions on the US military's use of their bases and airspace when Iran launched missiles and drones at the UAE in response to the US effort to open the strait. Saudi Arabia and Kuwait had blocked the US military's use of their bases and airspace after senior US officials downplayed Iranian attacks on the Persian Gulf in reaction to opening the strait. Energy prices remain underpinned as the US-Iran war keeps the Strait of Hormuz closed. The ongoing conflict is exacerbating global oil and fuel shortages, as about a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas transits through the strait. Goldman Sachs estimates that crude output in the Persian Gulf has been curtailed by about 14.5 million bpd, and that the current disruption has drawn down nearly 500 million bbl from global crude stockpiles, which could hit a billion bbl by June. Persian Gulf oil producers have been forced to cut production by roughly 6% due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz as local storage facilities reach capacity. Last Thursday, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said that about 14 million bpd of global oil supply has been shuttered by the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The IEA also said that more than 80 energy facilities have been damaged during the conflict, and a recovery could take as long as two years.

June WTI crude oil (CLM26) today is up +1.98 (+2.08%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26) is up +0.0792 (+2.25%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply higher today after President Trump rejected Iran's response to his latest peace proposal, which prolongs the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and curbs global oil supplies. Crude prices jumped today after President Trump and Iran rejected each other's latest peace proposals to end the 10-week conflict. Iran offered to transfer some of its stockpile of highly enriched uranium to a third country, but rejected the idea of dismantling its nuclear facilities. Iran also demanded a lifting of the US naval blockade and sanctions relief, while maintaining a degree of control over traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump said Iran's latest peace proposals are "totally unacceptable." More News from Barchart Crude prices are also climbing amid a report that said the US is looking to restart the operation as soon as this week to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz with naval and air support. The Wall Street Journal reported last Thursday that Saudi Arabia and Kuwait have lifted restrictions on the US military's use of their bases and airspace when Iran launched missiles and drones at the UAE in response to the US effort to open the strait. Saudi Arabia and Kuwait had blocked the US military's use of their bases and airspace after senior US officials downplayed Iranian attacks on the Persian Gulf in reaction to opening the strait. Energy prices remain underpinned as the US-Iran war keeps the Strait of Hormuz closed. The ongoing conflict is exacerbating global oil and fuel shortages, as about a fifth of the world's oil and liquefied natural gas transits through the strait. Goldman Sachs estimates that crude output in the Persian Gulf has been curtailed by about 14.5 million bpd, and that the current disruption has drawn down nearly 500 million bbl from global crude stockpiles, which could hit a billion bbl by June. Persian Gulf oil producers have been forced to cut production by roughly 6% due to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz as local storage facilities reach capacity. Last Thursday, the International Energy Agency (IEA) said that about 14 million bpd of global oil supply has been shuttered by the Iran war and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. The IEA also said that more than 80 energy facilities have been damaged during the conflict, and a recovery could take as long as two years.