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Oil prices extended gains after settlement on new US sanctions against Russian oil companies. Brent was up about 5% at $64.35 and WTI rose 2.4% to $59.92.
Sanctions on major Russian producers reduce expected supply and support crude prices. Higher crude costs feed into diesel and freight for feed buyers.
reuters.comNicole JaoOct 22, 2025After 656 past bullish geopolitics events, Crude Oil (Brent) moved a median +1.9% over 5 sessions (63% higher; middle half -2.7% to +6.6%), and +0.7% over 20.
After 626 past bullish geopolitics events, Crude Oil (WTI) moved a median +2.1% over 5 sessions (62% higher; middle half -2.3% to +8.5%), and +1.6% over 20.
Moves of each commodity's benchmark from the last close before the event. Historical reads pool past events of the same kind; they describe what happened, not what will. Not investment advice.
Oil extended gains on Oct 22 after the sanctions announcement, with Brent up about 5%, which is the supply-risk shock behind the move.
Reports Brent extending gains about 5% after the sanctions news, confirming the supply-shock price reaction.
