https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-prices-fall-back-as-supply-optimism-outweighs-conflict-storm-risksContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-prices-fall-back-as-supply-optimism-outweighs-conflict-storm-riskshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/oil-prices-fall-back-as-supply-optimism-outweighs-conflict-storm-risks#u113642Sat, 10 Oct 2026 10:05:26 +0000Crude oil futures settled lower after giving up early gains as traders weighed supply optimism against ongoing conflict and storm risks. Prices previously climbed above $100 driven by threats in the Strait of Hormuz, Houthi attacks, and U.S. Gulf storm concerns. Shipping attacks involving Iran and the Houthis continued to threaten fragile trade routes and exports. Meanwhile, refinery margins and crude prices generally increased through the third quarter, while broader market fluctuations impacted equities.Why it mattersOngoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and extreme weather threat