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26 Oct 2026, 09:19
Brent Crude Falls 1.8% as U.S.-Iran De-Escalation Hopes Ease Supply Fears
Brent crude fell about 1.8% to $109.68 per barrel as renewed hopes for an easing in U.S.-Iran tensions reduced some of the geopolitical risk premium that had recently pushed oil prices higher.
The move also appears to reflect profit-taking after last week’s strong rally, when concerns over Middle East supply disruptions drove crude sharply higher. Traders are now reassessing whether the recent escalation will translate into a lasting hit to oil flows.
Supply risks have not disappeared, however, and continued instability in the region is helping keep Brent elevated above $109 per barrel. That means oil prices remain sensitive to any new developments involving Iran, regional attacks or disruptions to major shipping routes.
Overall, Monday’s decline looks more like a partial unwinding of geopolitical risk premium than a major change in the underlying supply outlook.
Brent crude fell about 1.8% to $109.68 per barrel as renewed hopes for an easing in U.S.-Iran tensions reduced some of the geopolitical risk premium that had recently pushed oil prices higher.
The move also appears to reflect profit-taking after last week’s strong rally, when concerns over Middle East supply disruptions drove crude sharply higher. Traders are now reassessing whether the recent escalation will translate into a lasting hit to oil flows.
Supply risks have not disappeared, however, and continued instability in the region is helping keep Brent elevated above $109 per barrel. That means oil prices remain sensitive to any new developments involving Iran, regional attacks or disruptions to major shipping routes.
Overall, Monday’s decline looks more like a partial unwinding of geopolitical risk premium than a major change in the underlying supply outlook.
