U.S. strikes on Iran pushed oil prices up more than 2.5%. In early European
trade, July Brent rose 2.6% to $96.74/bbl and July WTI rose 2.6% to $90.95/bbl.
ANZ analysts said traders are increasingly cautious about holding long oil
positions until there are signs of de-escalation; supply remains constrained and
key issues are unresolved. With disruptions having driven inventories sharply
lower, market participants are awaiting U.S. EIA weekly stock data due Thursday
evening.