Oil Market Turmoil: Prices Near 7-Month High Amid US-Iran Tensions, Tomorrow Crucial

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CNBC Awaaz•25-02-2026, 09:10
Oil Market Turmoil: Prices Near 7-Month High Amid US-Iran Tensions, Tomorrow Crucial
- •Crude oil prices are near a seven-month high, with Brent futures at $71.22 and WTI at $66.05.
- •Investors are concerned about potential supply disruptions due to a possible US-Iran military confrontation.
- •Talks between US and Iranian delegations are scheduled for Thursday in Geneva, with US President Trump warning of "very bad consequences" if no agreement is reached.
- •A prolonged conflict could disrupt supply from Iran, the third-largest OPEC crude oil producer.
- •Despite tensions, concerns exist about large inventory build-ups, with US oil inventories increasing by 11.43 million barrels last week.
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