Crude Oil
Energy Markets on a Knife's Edge: Crude Volatility Spikes Amid High-Stakes Middle East Peace Proposal
As of April 6, 2026, global energy markets are gripped by extreme volatility as the world waits to see if a last-minute diplomatic breakthrough can prevent a massive military escalation in the Middle East. Crude oil prices, which have been buoyed by a significant "war premium" for months,