Oil prices saw a slight dip Friday but are set for weekly gains. US and Iran exchanged strikes, escalating regional tensions and impacting supply routes. Concerns over rising inflation are also pressuring oil demand and market prices. The conflict has delayed the reopening of the vital Strait of Hormuz waterway. Market sentiment remains cautious as leaders express hopes for de-escalation.

July 9 : Oil prices were little changed on Thursday as markets assessed the impact of fresh U.S. strikes on Iran, which could hinder progress on talks to end their war and allow…

Brent crude futures gained 78 cents, or 1%, to $78.8 a barrel while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures rose 74 cents, or 1.01%, to $74.26 a barrel. On Wednesday, the…

Oil prices saw a slight dip Friday but are set for weekly gains. US and Iran exchanged strikes, escalating regional tensions and impacting supply routes. Concerns over rising…

Even with Friday's decline, both crude benchmarks were set to end the week higher. Brent was on course to gain about 6%, while WTI was poised to rise nearly 5%.

Oil prices edged lower in early trade on Friday but remained on course for strong weekly gains as renewed military exchanges between the United States and Iran kept concerns over…

LONDON, July 10 : Oil prices rose on Friday and were on track for weekly gains as renewed U.S.-Iran fighting disrupted shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, stoking concerns over…

NEW DELHI, July 10 : Oil prices rose on Friday and were set for weekly gains because of renewed fears of supply disruptions from the key Middle East producing region after renewed…

Oil prices dip but remain set for weekly gains amid ongoing West Asia supply risks and inflation concerns.

Crude oil prices are heading for a weekly gain as renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities disrupt shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, although expectations of eventual diplomacy continue…

Exchange of attacks brings traffic through Strait of Hormuz to near halt