WTI Oil Prices Surge to $75 Amid Middle East Diplomatic Gains
Despite diplomatic progress in the Middle East, West Texas Intermediate (WTI) oil prices have risen to near $75.00 per barrel.
The uptick comes as Washington and Tehran make strides toward reopening the critical Strait of Hormuz, a key maritime transit route.
US President Donald Trump has suspended planned military strikes against Iran, giving diplomatic negotiations space to breathe while maintaining pressure for immediate access to the waterway.
A Qatari official announced on Tuesday that an interim proposal had been drafted, with both Washington and Tehran signaling tangible progress toward restoring access.