https://www.instagram.com/vanessaclarkipaiThis is your Daily Crude Oil Price Tracker with Vanessa Clark podcast.Hey friends, welcome back to Daily Crude Oil Price Tracker with Vanessa Clark. Im your host Vanessa, and today were diving into the wild ride of crude oil prices amid all the Middle East drama.Right now, as markets close out the day, Brent crude is hovering around 103 dollars 78 cents per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate is at about 91 dollars 80 cents. Times of India reports Brent jumped 3.4 percent to over 100 dollars earlier, and Fortune notes it hit 105 dollars 85 cents by mid-morning, up sharply from yesterdays 99 dollars 75 cents. Pintu News confirms that volatile bounce back after dipping below 100 bucks on Wednesday.Why the surge? Its all tied to the Iran conflict. President Trump floated a 15-point ceasefire plan, but Iran shot it down, keeping tensions high around the Strait of Hormuz. BBC News says prices climbed to 106 dollars amid mixed signals on peace talks, and stocks dipped as energy worries grow. Even with a massive supply boost from the Americas—US pumping 13.7 million barrels a day thanks to shale tech in the Permian Basin, plus Brazil, Canada, Guyana, and Argentinas Vaca Muerta—geopolitical heat is overpowering that surplus for now.Trump downplayed the impact today, saying oil will drop back soon, but economists warn prolonged fighting could spark inflation and recession vibes. Gas prices are ticking up too, so keep an eye on your pump costs.Actionable tip: If youre budgeting for fuel or trading commodities, consider hedging with something like the ProShares UltraShort Crude Oil ETF—its seeing huge inflows as a bet against these spikes. Stay diversified, folks, and watch for ceasefire news that could crash prices fast.Thanks for tuning in, besties—subscribe, share, and catch you next time on Daily Crude Oil Price Tracker!For more http://www.quietplease.aiCheck out Vanessa on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/vanessaclarkipaiFor some deals, check out https://amzn.to/4hSgB4rThis content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI

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