Geopolitical tensions lifted crude oil on Monday

Source: Dukascopy Bank
Energy products were mostly higher amid growing price for crude oil and natural gas. However, Brent oil and heating oil faced some losses over the day. Energy prices are mainly supported by the escalated geopolitical tensions in Mideast as Iran threats to halt oil exports to some European countries. Moreover, speculation that Israel plans to attack Iran added to gains. At the same time, spread between Brent and crude oil hit all times high. Progress in Greek debt talks may continue to lift energy prices.  Natural gas, the top gainer, was mainly backed up by the massive production cuts in the US amid weak prices.


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