Middle East Peace Talks Cap WTI Crude Gains Amid OPEC+ Expansion
West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil futures are holding near $79.00 per barrel as investors weigh the potential for de-escalation in the Middle East against increased supply from OPEC+.
The ongoing diplomatic efforts to broker a ceasefire have reduced the geopolitical risk premium that previously supported oil prices, according to market participants.
OPEC+ has signaled plans to gradually unwind voluntary production cuts, adding to expectations of a looser global oil balance in the coming months.