Oil Market Snapshot — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 19:00 UTC
Published 2026-06-07 19:05
Brent Crude surged to $100.5/barrel (+5.57%) and WTI Crude to $101.7/barrel (+5.31%) in the last 24 hours, driven by the ongoing closure of the Strait of Hormuz. US military forces shot down two Iranian drones in the Strait, maintaining its "closed" status and sending the Disruption Index to 99. This follows Al Jazeera's report that US-Iran peace talks remain deadlocked on sanctions relief. Despite some market volatility, reflected in Oil Price API noting "fluctuating prices" on "hopes for de-escalation," Capital FM confirmed global oil and LNG trade remains severely disrupted. WTI Crude also saw a decline to $90.54/barrel (-2.69%), alongside a minor dip in LNG to 48.5 EUR/MWh (-0.52%) and Brent Crude to $92.78/barrel (-0.33%). Further escalation in the Strait presents immediate upside risk.
Price snapshot
| Commodity | Price | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Petrochemicals | USD/ | 0 |
| Brent Crude Oil | 100.5 USD/barrel | 5.57 |
| WTI Crude Oil | 101.7 USD/barrel | 5.31 |
| LNG Europe spot price | 0 EUR/MWh | 0 |
| Urea fertilizer spot price | 0 USD/MT | 0 |
| Methanol spot price | 0 USD/MT | 0 |
| Sulfur spot price | 0 USD/MT | 0 |
| Aluminium LME spot price | 0 USD/MT | 0 |
| VLCC tanker freight rate | 0 USD/day | 0 |
| Brent Crude | 92.78 USD/barrel | -0.33 |
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Related news
- US and Iran Remain Deadlocked on Sanctions Relief Amid Stalled Peace Talks — US and Iranian officials are reportedly far apart on issues of sanctions relief and frozen assets, despite ongoing negotiations to de-escalate the conflict. Al Jazeera reports that both sides appear unwilling to engage in full-scale war but remain at an impasse, with Iranian officials expressing growing impatience over the stalled talks and continued violations of a ceasefire in Lebanon and actions in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Strait of Hormuz Remains Closed, Global Oil & LNG Trade Severely Disrupted — The Strait of Hormuz continues to be effectively closed to commercial maritime traffic since February 28, 2026, due to the ongoing US-Israel military campaign against Iran. Live trackers show zero outbound commercial vessels, indicating an unprecedented operational stall and severe bottleneck for global trade. This prolonged closure has led to a major supply crisis, impacting oil and LNG markets worldwide.
- Oil Prices Fluctuate as Hopes for US-Iran De-escalation Emerge — Brent crude oil is trading around $92.78-$93.09 per barrel, and WTI crude at approximately $90.54 per barrel as of June 7, 2026. Prices have seen a slight decline, influenced by renewed hopes for de-escalation in the US-Iran conflict. However, the underlying tensions and supply disruptions from the Strait of Hormuz continue to create market volatility.
Frequently asked questions
- What moved oil prices this hour?
- Brent Crude Oil led with a +5.57% move.
- What is the current Strait of Hormuz status?
- US military shoots down 2 Iranian drones over Strait of Hormuz
- What is the Disruption Index?
- Currently 99, up 0 vs prior reading.