Crude futures rise on U.S.-Iran tensions

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Feb 18

MW Crude futures rise on U.S.-Iran tensions

By Steve Goldstein

Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis $(R)$ meets with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi during a bilateral meeting between Switzerland and Iran in Geneva on Feb. 17, 2026.

Crude-oil futures moved higher on Wednesday, as traders assessed the possibility that the U.S. would attack Iran, and considered the disruption that could cause to markets.

Crude futures (CL00) rose over 2% to $63.87 per barrel, as the Brent contract (BRN00) also gained ground to $69.03.

The gains came as the publication Axios reported the Trump administration is closer to a major war than many Americans realize. On Tuesday, Iran conducted a drill that it said temporarily closed the key Strait of Hormuz waterway.

Iran on Tuesday said it had agreed to "guiding principles" on talks with the Americans in Geneva.

Analysts at Citi this week said an Iranian oil-supply shock was not its base case. They said there's a risk premium of some $5 to $7 per barrel in the price.

-Steve Goldstein

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