Brent Holds Near $105 as Geopolitical Risks Mount

· Oil & Gas

Brent crude prices have been rangebound this week, finding an equilibrium point around $105 per barrel despite frequent Iranian drone attacks on tankers and multiple geopolitical conflicts. The market is operating under a modus operandi of frequent Hormuz transits punctuated by Iranian attacks, with the balance holding around that level. The elevated price reflects persistent supply disruption risk in the Middle East, though the market has so far absorbed the shocks without a sharp spike above the $105 range.

Why it matters：Oil prices anchoring near $105 despite repeated Iranian attacks signals that the market is pricing in sustained geopolitical risk premium, affecting global fuel costs and refining margins without triggering a full-blown supply panic.

Key points

  • Brent has been rangebound around $105 per barrel this week.
  • Frequent Iranian drone attacks on tankers and multiple geopolitical conflicts are keeping markets on edge.
  • The market has found an equilibrium despite the attacks.

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