Brent crude is now trading near 92 USD per barrel, driven by fears of further supply disruptions as Houthi forces declare a maritime blockade against Saudi Arabia.
Brent crude oil fell below 75 USD a barrel, its lowest level since late february, driven by expectations of normal operations resuming in the Strait of Hormuz.
The world experienced an oil supply shortage of approximately 1.15 billion barrels over the past four months due to the Middle East conflict, according to analytics firm Kpler.
The European Central Bank (ECB) raises interest rates for the first time since 2023, also becoming the first major central bank to do so since the start of the Middle East conflict.
Brent and WTI oil prices dropped 6-7% in the first session of the week, driven by investor optimism that the US and Iran are nearing a peace agreement.