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Published Date: July 08, 2026

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Volatility Spikes as Iran Diplomacy Collides With Hormuz Fears

July WTI crude oil delivered a volatile week as traders aggressively repriced geopolitical risk and then rapidly removed part of that pre…

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July WTI crude oil delivered a volatile week as traders aggressively repriced geopolitical risk and then rapidly removed part of that premium on hopes of a diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran. Through Thursday, May 21, July WTI posted a high of $105.21, a low of $95.76, and settled at $97.77, up $3.39, or 3.35%, for the week. The price action told a much bigger story than the weekly gain itself. Crude spent the early part of the week climbing sharply as traders focused on supply disruptions tied to Iran and the continuing…

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