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Oil prices stabilized on Tuesday after a sharp 2% decline in the previous session, with traders closely monitoring developments in Ukraine peace negotiations and the upcoming U.S. Federal Reserve interest rate decision. Brent crude hovered at $62.47 per barrel, slipping just 2 cents, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude eased by 4 cents to $58.84. The slight movement comes after both benchmarks fell more than a dollar on Monday, driven in part by Iraq’s restoration of output at Lukoil’s vast West Qurna 2 oilfield, one of the largest in the world.
Market sentiment remains cautious as Ukraine prepares to share a revised peace proposal with the United States following high-level talks in London with leaders from France, Germany, and the U.K. Analysts say oil continues to trade within a narrow range as investors await clearer signals on whether negotiations could halt or escalate the conflict, which has heavily influenced global energy flows. According to KCM Trade’s chief market analyst Tim Waterer, any breakdown in talks could push prices higher, while meaningful progress may ease supply concerns and weigh on crude.
Geopolitical pressure also intensified as the Group of Seven nations and the European Union reportedly discuss replacing the current Russian oil price cap with a full maritime services ban to further limit Moscow’s energy revenues. Meanwhile, investors are preparing for the Federal Reserve’s policy announcement, with markets pricing in a strong probability of a quarter-point rate cut—an outcome that could influence fuel demand and currency markets.
Looking further ahead, BMI analysts project an oversupplied oil market in 2026, potentially keeping prices subdued. However, they anticipate a gradual rebound later in the year as slowing U.S. shale output and steady global consumption help bring supply and demand into closer balance.
This combination of geopolitical uncertainty, shifting supply dynamics, and monetary policy expectations continues to shape the global oil outlook, leaving traders alert for the next major catalyst.
