Brent oil spot price above $120 in sign that Iran ceasefire can't solve deep disruption

Spot Brent cargos traded above $120 per barrel on Wednesday, roughly $30 higher than the June futures contract. The large spot premium indicates sustained tight oil supplies even if a ceasefire holds, implying continued upward pressure on crude prices. This is bullish for oil producers and the energy sector and could feed through to higher fuel costs and inflation-sensitive areas.

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Spot Brent cargos traded above $120 per barrel on Wednesday, roughly $30 higher than the June futures contract. The large spot premium indicates sustained tight oil supplies even if a ceasefire holds, implying continued upward pressure on crude prices. This is bullish for oil producers and the energy sector and could feed through to higher fuel costs and inflation-sensitive areas.