Oil Prices Tumble Amid Geopolitical Tensions

Oil prices plunged by over 11% in a single session, marking the steepest decline since 2022, following U.S. President Donald Trump's optimistic projection of a swift end to the conflict with Iran that has disrupted global crude supplies.

Brent and WTI benchmarks recorded significant losses as the U.S. military facilitated oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial passageway for global oil flows, amidst ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions.

Amidst calls for strategic oil reserve releases and easing Russian sanctions, market dynamics remain volatile, with additional pressures from Middle Eastern conflict zones contributing to the uncertainty in global oil pricing.