Oil surges above $100 as US-Iran talks stall

West Texas Crude oil has spiked to $92 a barrel as the prospect of a US-Iran ceasefire extension diminishes.

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Global oil prices are surging as the diplomatic process between the US and Iran remains stalled with no response from Tehran. West Texas Crude has spiked to $92 a barrel, a sharp increase from $81 just four days ago when President Trump announced the Strait of Hormuz was open. The price surge is directly linked to diminishing prospects for an extension of the ceasefire, which is set to expire soon. Vice President JD Vance's planned trip to Islamabad for negotiations has also been delayed, adding to the uncertainty.

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21 AprIntel Slava

The message provides a new price point, reporting that oil is reaching $99 per barrel.

21 AprGeopolitics Watch

West Texas Crude is now reported at $92 a barrel, a specific price point and increase from the $81 level noted four days ago.

e/eineurope · topic · T-03884cycle Tuesday, 21 April 2026 at 17:27 UTC · first reported 21 Apr