# WTI crude oil settles at $90.52, up 2.72% as buyers defend key support

> US crude futures settled at $90.52 a barrel, up $2.40 from the prior session after a drop of more than 8% on Wednesday. The rebound followed reports of at least five vessel incidents in the Gulf and renewed diplomatic contacts involving Iran. Technical support was defended near $86.65 to $86.93.

- Date: 2026-11-05 · published 2026-11-05T21:07:13.205Z
- Category: market · region US · magnitude low
- Page: https://feedsoft.ai/events/82383-wti-crude-oil-settles-at-90-52-up-2-72-as-buyers-defend-key-support
- Commodities: [Crude Oil (WTI)](https://feedsoft.ai/c/WTI.md)

## Why it matters

Price moves are driven by shifting expectations for the Iran war and Gulf shipping risk, which feed into diesel, fertilizer and freight costs for feed producers. The story describes a routine price rebound without a new supply change.

## Read by commodity

- WTI: bullish ▲

## Sources

- investinglive.com: https://investinglive.com/commodities/wti-crude-oil-settles-at-90-52-up-2-72-as-buyers-defend-key-support/

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