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Crude Oil The Middle East's supply difficulties caused oil prices to spike once more on Thursday. As the market reacted to the failure of the negotiations to end the U.S.-Israeli conflict with Iran, Brent crude oil was close to $120 per barrel and WTI oil was trading above $110. Given that the Strait of Hormuz is essentially blocked to shipping, the market is now accounting for the likelihood that Gulf supplies would be scarce for a longer period of time. Following significant gains the day before, Brent crude oil shot up above $119 once more. The price has now increased nine days in a row, reflecting the additional risk premium. After gaining 7% the day before, WTI oil also increased to $110. This price behavior suggests that investors are anticipating a prolonged period of uncertainty in addition to reacting to the current supply situation. The most recent event had U.S. President Donald Trump talking to oil companies about how to lessen the impact of a potential lengthier blockade of Iranian ports. This raised additional worries that the embargo would last longer than expected. Due to its importance as a global shipping route, the Strait of Hormuz continues to be the key issue. There is no likelihood of a quick restoration of supplies given the blockades imposed by Iran on the majority of Gulf shipping and by the United States on Iranian vessels. Technically speaking, Brent crude oil surpassed $120 once more after finding support at the long-term support of $90. The price action in the short term is still quite optimistic. Over the next sessions, this bullish price action is probably going to surge toward $130. Sustained positive momentum in the oil market is indicated by the formation of a descending expanding wedge pattern, a breakout above the $90 region, and a regression toward $90. Strong resistance in the $125 to $135 range that was indicated in March is also visible on the weekly chart. As the price reacts to the Middle East issue, this band is probably going to be reached in the next days. The Middle East crisis, the Iranian port blockade, and the Hormuz issue continue to raise supply fears; therefore, crude prices are still well supported. Even if OPEC+'s slight output increase persists while Gulf exports are prohibited, the market might still be uneasy. Longer-term uncertainty is further increased by the UAE's decision to leave OPEC, but supply is still a major factor in the current action. Brent oil is still rising above $90 and is probably going to test between $125 and $135. WTI oil is still robust and has the ability to rise to $130 and $150 in the event of additional supply disruptions.