Brent crude oil hits highest price since June 2022 amid supply disruptions

Apr 29, 2026, 6:24:51 PM UTC(1 day ago)
Impact: High
Brent crude oil hits highest price since June 2022 amid supply disruptions

Affected Assets

  • Brent crude futures surged to 115.29 dollars per barrel on April 29 2026 marking the highest level in nearly four years
  • The price rally follows a seventh consecutive winning session driven by the de facto closure of the Strait of Hormuz since late February
  • Market volatility increased after the United Arab Emirates made a surprise announcement to exit OPEC and OPEC+ effective May 1 2026
  • Analysts from JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs warn that continued conflict and stalled peace talks could push prices toward 150 dollars per barrel
  • US West Texas Intermediate futures also climbed above 106 dollars per barrel as global energy supply uncertainty mounts

Sources

OIL FUTURES EXTEND GAINS, BRENT CRUDE RISES TO HIGHEST SINCE JUNE 2022 IN INTRADAY TRADE
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