# Why are oil prices so volatile and where are they heading? | The National

> Oil prices have been volatile on trade war concerns and possible Iran nuclear-deal supply effects. Brent traded near $65 and WTI near $61, with OPEC+ expected to add supply at its upcoming meeting.

- Date: 2025-04-24 · published 2025-04-24T12:00:00.000Z
- Category: market · region Global · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/25277-why-are-oil-prices-so-volatile-and-where-are-they-heading-the-national
- Commodities: [Crude Oil (WTI)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/WTI.md), [Crude Oil (Brent)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/BRENT.md)

## Why it matters

Volatile crude and expected OPEC+ supply increases keep downside pressure on energy-linked feedstock values for biofuels.

## Read by commodity

- WTI: bearish ▼
- BRENT: bearish ▼

## Sources

- thenationalnews.com: https://www.thenationalnews.com/business/energy/2025/04/24/oil-prices/

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