Gulf producers have found alternative routes and are expected to continue sending cargoes for ship-to-ship transfers outside of Hormuz; non-Opec producers set to increase output.

Brent crude futures climbed 52 cents, or 0.54%, to $96.80 a barrel by 2354 GMT while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was at $92.14 a barrel, up 66 cents, or 0.72%.

The latest escalation came on Saturday when U.S. forces struck three Iranian oil tankers, according to U.S. Central Command. One of the vessels was hit off the coast of Kharg…

Tanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz spark fears of wider supply disruption

Global oil prices remain below one hundred dollars per barrel. Significant volumes continue to flow through the Strait of Hormuz. Gulf exporters utilize alternative routes and…

Brent crude remains below $100 despite Middle East supply disruptions as alternative routes, higher non-OPEC output and weaker demand offset shortages.