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WTI Crude Oil Hits $112.84 as Geopolitical Tensions Mount

April 6, 2026 at 10:59 AMBy AlphaScalaEditorial standards

Crude oil surged past its 20-day moving average following a breach of $102.25. Markets now brace for upcoming Trump remarks and US-Iran ceasefire talks.

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West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil futures demonstrated significant volatility, successfully breaching the $102.25 per barrel resistance level. The commodity concluded trading on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at $112.84, marking a decisive move above its 20-day moving average ahead of the Easter holiday break.

The recent upward momentum in oil prices arrives amid heightened market anticipation regarding geopolitical shifts. Traders are closely monitoring upcoming remarks from Donald Trump as well as emerging reports concerning potential ceasefire negotiations between the United States and Iran. These developments have introduced substantial uncertainty into energy markets, contributing to the recent price swings observed in WTI CFD tracking.

How this story was producedLast reviewed Apr 6, 2026

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