FXStreet Puts WTI Above $95 as Iran Says U.S. Contacts Continue

After 60 past neutral geopolitics events, Crude Oil (WTI) moved a median -0.9% over 5 sessions (43% higher; middle half -4.7% to +2.3%), and -1.9% over 20.

• Mar 9, 2026European nitrogen market rallies on gas price hike, Iran conflicts | S&P Global+8.5%
• Mar 9, 2022Oil falls as investors weigh U.S. import ban-22.0%
• Apr 1, 2026Gold set for worst month in more than 17 years as U.S. rate-cut hopes fade-6.6%
• Jul 31, 2026WTI Oil rises as geopolitical risks keep supply concerns alive-7.4%
• Dec 30, 2025Russia attacks Ukraine's Black Sea ports and civilian ships, Kyiv says | MarketScreener-1.6%

After 63 past neutral geopolitics events, Crude Oil (Brent) moved a median -0.5% over 5 sessions (44% higher; middle half -4.4% to +2.6%), and -2.7% over 20.

• Mar 9, 2022Oil falls as investors weigh U.S. import ban-21.5%
• Aug 24, 2022Oil ends higher on U.S. response to Iran nuclear deal comments-0.5%
• Aug 22, 2022Oil pares losses after Saudi oilmin says OPEC+ has options including cuts+4.6%
• Jun 24, 2025What influences crude oil more? US bombs or Iran's silent allies-6.9%
• Apr 29, 2026In five charts: How UAE's exit could affect Opec's influence over the oil price-1.9%