Oil Prices Ease on Oman Cargo Boost Amid Middle East Tensions

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Brent crude fell 0.2% to $105.64 a barrel, while WTI dropped 0.3% to $102.10. Both benchmarks extended losses following a sharp $3 drop.

According to Reuters, Saudi Arabia offered extra crude cargoes via Oman, easing immediate supply disruption fears.

Despite the mitigation efforts, valuations remained above the $100 threshold.

This pricing floor persists as ongoing geopolitical friction in the Middle East stokes widespread anxiety over regional transit corridors.

Traders are also weighing broader macroeconomic indicators, including recent central bank monetary adjustments and fluctuating foreign exchange reserves.

Meanwhile, analysts continue monitoring domestic energy demand trends and regional inventory reports to gauge near-term market stability.

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