The price of Brent crude oil fell below $78 per barrel for the first… (баррель · нефть · цена)
The price of Brent crude oil fell below $78 per barrel for the first time since March 2.
Consensus
- Brent crude oil futures fell below $78 per barrel for the first time since March 2, 2026.
- The price drop was linked to expectations of a U.S.-Iran peace deal and the anticipated reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
- WTI crude oil also dropped below $75 per barrel.
Points of divergence
- Brent fell below $78.54 by 10:58 MSK, while Vedomosti reported a drop to $77.94 by 10:08 MSK. — vedomosti
- Analysts expect Brent to average $80 in Q3 and $70 in Q4 2026. — vedomosti
- The price drop was due to news of partial reopening of the Strait of Hormuz by Donald Trump. — kommersant