https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/wti-whipsaws-as-gulf-supply-improves-and-middle-east-risk-returnsContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/wti-whipsaws-as-gulf-supply-improves-and-middle-east-risk-returnshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/wti-whipsaws-as-gulf-supply-improves-and-middle-east-risk-returns#u105219Tue, 06 Oct 2026 04:45:36 +0000WTI crude oil futures closed at $93.00 following a week of volatile trading. Prices are caught between recovering crude exports from the Persian Gulf and persistent shortages of diesel and gasoline. While crude flows from the Strait of Hormuz have largely returned to pre-war levels, renewed military risks in the Middle East and constrained refined product flows continue to support higher prices. Saudi Arabia has aided supply by increasing flow on a key pipeline to over 80% capacity.Why it mattersThe Strait of Hormuz is a critical global transit point where Iran previously held significant leve