#Oil Prices

Brent and WTI crude rose to a three-week high on August 20, 2026, amid a deadlock in the US-Iran conflict and supply disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz.

Oil prices are rising for the fourth consecutive day due to the US-Iran conflict over the Strait of Hormuz. Trump demands control over the strait, while Tehran demands the lifting of the embargo.

The rise in oil prices to $82 per barrel allowed Russia to secure additional revenues and delay an economic crisis, however, the budget deficit and AFU strikes on refineries maintain the threat of a fuel collapse.

🛢️ Oil prices frozen in anticipation: Brent at $88.72, WTI at $82.32. 📉 Markets under pressure from news in the Strait of Hormuz: ship traffic dropped to zero, UAE accused Iran of attacks on ADNOC tankers. 🚢 Bloomberg reports on secret shipments curbing price spikes, but US and Iranian diplomacy is at a deadlock. #oil #economy #straitofhormuz #iran #usa

🛢️ Oil prices rose amid US threats of an indefinite naval blockade of Iran. Brent reached $87.08, WTI — $81.31. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced unprecedented isolation measures. However, growth is being held back by weak demand and record inventories in the US. #Oil #Iran #Economy

🛢️ Oil prices are rising again: Brent exceeded $89, and WTI — $83. The cause is Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz and attacks on ships in the Persian Gulf. Traffic dropped from 140 to 6 ships per day. 📉 US reserves increased, but this is not curbing the rise due to fear of war. ⚠️ Experts are debating: will oil cost $100 or is this temporary panic?

🇺🇸 **Trump shifts Iran strategy:** instead of an 'unprecedented strike' — economic pressure. 📉 **Reasons:** • Oil prices falling to $80/barrel reduce risks for the U.S. • Support for war is dropping ahead of the November 3 elections. • Gulf allies fear escalation. 🇮🇷 **Iran's Position:** Tehran demands the lifting of sanctions and port blockades, citing the memorandum from June 2026. 🤝 **Outlook:** Experts see an 'impasse' — both sides are waiting for concessions. The military option is being postponed in favor of an economic blockade.

🛢️ Brent oil prices rose 1.2% to $84.58 amid Iran's ultimatum. Tehran issued 7 hardline demands to the US to open the Strait of Hormuz, including troop withdrawal and sanction removal. Houthis are blocking Bab el-Mandeb and attacking Saudi Arabia. Trump is preparing a 'victory' statement if the strait opens. 📉🚀 #Oil #Iran #Trump #Economy

🛢️ Oil prices are rising: Brent rose to $83.29 against the backdrop of an Iranian ultimatum. 🚢 Iran proposed banning US and Israeli ships from passing through the Strait of Hormuz and imposing fines of up to 20% of the cargo value. 🇺🇸 Trump promises the strait will open soon, but experts doubt the plan's implementation due to sanctions. 📉 The market awaits clarity: weekly price drops have already reached 8%.

Oil prices are falling amid news of a potential deal between Iran and Oman regarding the Strait of Hormuz. WTI is trading around $75, but traders remain cautious due to escalation risks. 🛢️📉

🚨 Iran and Oman are close to an agreement on control over the Strait of Hormuz — Tehran may gain the right to levy fees on ships. The US is categorically opposed, but negotiations are ongoing. Oil prices have already reacted with a rise. 🛢️⚓

Brent oil plunges below $80 amid rumors of US-Iran negotiations. 📉 Qatar confirms progress, but Trump prepares two scenarios: diplomacy or strike. 🌍⚖️

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that Washington and Tehran are close to an agreement to open the Strait of Hormuz. 🚢⚖️ Amid news of a possible breakthrough, oil prices fell by 4%. Oman will play a key role in the new shipping control mechanism. 📉🛢️

Oil prices are rising again amid uncertainty in US-Iran relations. Trump promised negotiations, but Tehran denied their existence. The market awaits new signals from politicians. 🛢️📉📈

Trump cancelled the strike on Iran for negotiations starting on August 3. 🇺🇸🤝🇮🇷 Markets breathed a sigh of relief: Brent and WTI oil plummeted by more than 6% against the backdrop of news about de-escalation. 📉

📈 In August, oil prices may drive up currency demand in Ukraine, but the NBU is ready for interventions. 💰 Hryvnia deposits and OVGZ remain attractive for the public. Sharp exchange rate spikes are not expected — the managed flexibility regime is working. #Ukraine #Currency #Economy

Oil prices fell amidst escalation in the Persian Gulf: investors valued actual supply realities over geopolitical threats. 📉⛽️ The US and Saudi Arabia launched joint strikes on groups in Iraq, but the market reacted with restraint. 🛢️🌍

Donald Trump saw the video of Iran's attack and promised Tehran a 'powerful strike' 🇺🇸🚀. Amidst threats of escalation in the Middle East, investors are panicking: Brent oil has surged above $90 per barrel 📈. What happens next?