Brent crude surges above $95 a barrel after U.S. says Iran 'not serious'

Oil prices jumped as comments on Iran and peace talks added to geopolitical risk concerns in the energy market.

Summary

Brent crude oil rose above $95 a barrel after the United States said Iran was "not serious" about peace talks. The move points to a geopolitical risk premium in oil, where traders often bid prices higher when tensions threaten supply or shipping flows.

Terms & Concepts
  • Brent crude: Global benchmark grade for oil pricing
  • geopolitical risk premium: Extra price driven by conflict concerns