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CommoditiesMedium•12 November 2026•
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Oil Prices Retreat as Geopolitical Risk Premiums Ease

Key Facts

1Brent crude futures dropped 1.2% to $91.62 a barrel as concerns regarding supply disruptions eased.
2WTI crude futures fell 1.2% to $85.49 driven by potential diplomatic progress in the Iran and Russia-Ukraine conflicts.

Observer Voice reported that Brent crude futures dropped 1.2% to $91.62 a barrel on November 12, 2026. WTI crude futures also fell 1.2% to $85.49 a barrel as concerns regarding supply disruptions eased. The decline was driven by potential diplomatic progress in the Iran and Russia-Ukraine conflicts, which reduced the geopolitical risk premium previously priced into the market.

Market participants reacted to reports of potential diplomatic paths, reversing earlier gains triggered by Iranian threats. Investors are currently pricing in a reduction in supply risks following these headlines. Looking ahead, several economic indicators are scheduled for release in Russia on November 13, 2026, including the annual GDP growth rate and monthly inflation figures.

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