Brent crude jumps 2.5% after Trump rejects Iran peace proposal
Brent crude oil jumped 2.5% to $106.92 a barrel on Monday after US President Donald Trump rejected an Iranian peace proposal, intensifying concerns over the Strait of Hormuz and global oil supply. West Texas Intermediate also rose 2.25% to $94.49. The rejection followed Iran's proposal sent through Qatari mediators at the UN General Assembly, with Trump confirming his refusal on Saturday while indicating more talks could occur this week. The Strait of Hormuz remains critical as a major oil shipping route, though September shipments have recovered to about 7.4 million barrels per day. Oil markets face multiple pressures, including a supply deficit, Middle East conflict risks, and tight diesel supplies. A potential US diesel export ban could raise European wholesale prices by about $3 per barrel weekly, with Goldman Sachs warning of global ripple effects across Europe, Latin America, and Asia.