Brent falling below $72, back to pre-war levels, signals easing perceived supply disruption after the Hormuz Strait reopening and rising vessel traffic. That reduces the war-related risk premium embedded in oil. However, Iran's reported strike on a container ship and renewed warnings that passage is not guaranteed without authorization reintroduce tail-risk around transit security, keeping volatility and geopolitical sensitivity elevated in the near term.
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Brent crude fell to about $72 a barrel, returning to levels seen before the war in Iran after having surged to as high as $118 when Iran effectively blocked passage through the Strait of Hormuz. Prices eased after midJune talks between U.S. and Iranian officials led to the strait reopening and shipping gradually resuming. Markets reassessed disruption risks after Iran struck a commercial vessel on Thursday and reiterated that ships would need authorization to pass.