Iran says four tankers hit mines in Strait of Hormuz; oil surges, then eases伊朗称四艘油轮在霍尔木兹海峡触雷,油价急升后回落
Iran said four tankers struck mines in the Strait of Hormuz, disputing US claims that shipping lanes were clear, and Brent's January contract settled at $113.43 on Friday. Oil slipped early Monday after a report said President Trump wants to give diplomacy more time before deciding on renewed strikes after Tuesday's US midterms.伊朗称有四艘油轮在霍尔木兹海峡触雷,并否认美方所称航道已清理完毕;布伦特原油1月合约周五收于每桶113.43美元。周一早盘油价回落,因有报道称特朗普希望在周二美国中期选举后再决定是否恢复空袭,先给外交更多时间。
Iran's Revolutionary Guard said the damaged tankers had used a route it considers unauthorised, while Iran-backed Houthis have also targeted Saudi airports and oil facilities. WTI settled at $104.12 on Friday; for October, WTI rose 15.2% and Brent 13.6%, a fourth straight monthly gain. Bloomberg reported Brent fell below $112 early Monday.
伊朗革命卫队称,受损油轮走的是其认定的“未经授权”航线;另外,伊朗支持的胡塞武装也袭击了沙特机场和石油设施。WTI原油周五收于104.12美元;10月WTI累计上涨15.2%,布伦特上涨13.6%,连续第四个月上涨。彭博社报道,布伦特原油周一早盘跌破112美元。