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Brent news for August 25, 2026

Brent crude traded below $87 a barrel for the first time since August 14, even as geopolitical headlines highlighted risks to oil flows from the Middle East, including Houthi strikes and Iran-related sanctions that could affect shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Morgan Stanley separately raised its Brent forecast to $100, citing a tightening market, while the U.S. Treasury plans to broaden secondary sanctions on Iran.

How the day unfolded

  1. Brent crude slipped more than $2 as traders shrugged off fresh US sanctions on Iran, despite the US Treasury planning to broaden secondary sanctions. Meanwhile, reduced vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and Iran's warnings against neighbors joining the US 'economic war' add to supply-side concerns. These factors, along with a tightening market, led Morgan Stanley to lift its Brent forecast to $100.

  2. Brent crude slipped over $2 as traders shrugged off fresh US sanctions on Iran, despite headlines highlighting a tighter oil market and ongoing supply risks around the Strait of Hormuz. Morgan Stanley lifted its Brent forecast to $100, reflecting concerns that the crisis could outlast the immediate conflict and tighten supply further.

  3. Brent crude slipped more than $2 as traders largely shrugged off fresh US sanctions on Iran, even as reports indicated sharply reduced tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and fuel queues in Iran. The news highlights ongoing supply-side tensions in the region, while one bank raised its price forecast to $100 per barrel, underscoring the market's sensitivity to potential disruptions.

  4. Brent crude slipped over $2 as traders shrugged off fresh US sanctions on Iran, despite the US Treasury planning to broaden secondary sanctions. A sharp drop in vessel traffic through the Strait of Hormuz and Morgan Stanley's $100 forecast highlight ongoing supply tightness. The mixed signals come as geopolitical tensions and logistics constraints continue to influence the market.

  5. Brent crude slipped over $2 as traders shrugged off fresh US sanctions on Iran, even as reports showed fewer than 20 vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz and Iranians queuing for petrol. Meanwhile, Morgan Stanley lifted its Brent forecast to $100, citing a tightening oil market, though oil and yields traded lower in broader markets.

  6. Brent crude slipped over $2 as traders shrugged off fresh US sanctions on Iran, with prices dipping below $89 per barrel for the first time since August. Despite geopolitical tensions including reduced Strait of Hormuz traffic and Houthi strikes, the immediate market response was muted, even as the US Treasury plans to broaden secondary sanctions on Iran and analysts like Morgan Stanley see tighter conditions ahead.

  7. Brent crude slipped over $2, falling below $89 a barrel for the first time since August, even as fresh US sanctions on Iran and heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz dominated headlines. Traders appeared to shrug off these geopolitical risks, focusing instead on other market factors. The move underscores that, despite ongoing conflicts affecting global supply routes, oil prices are currently being driven by broader supply-demand dynamics rather than immediate war-risk premiums.

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