"The situation remains unstable," analysts stated. On April 9 - after the maximum collapse in six years amid the truce in the Middle East - oil prices began to rise again

Goldman expects Brent at $100 all the way to 2026 if the Strait of Hormuz doesn't open for another month

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Despite the agreement on a <a href="https://oninvest.com/article/ssa-i-iran-soglasilis-na-dvuhnedel-noe-peremirie-cena-nefti-wti-ruhnula-na-16">temporary ceasefire</a> between the U.S. and Iran and the agreement to open navigation in the Strait of Hormuz, more than 800 ships remain blocked on both sides of this waterway, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-08/shipowners-eye-hormuz-ceasefire-window-for-800-trapped-vessels">writes.</a> Their owners are trying to sort out the details of the deal concluded by the parties.

'No renewal in 24 hours': 800 ships stand in the Strait of Hormuz despite the deal

European stocks amid news of a <a href="https://oninvest.com/article/ssa-i-iran-soglasilis-na-dvuhnedel-noe-peremirie-cena-nefti-wti-ruhnula-na-16">two-week ceasefire</a> in the Middle East began trading on April 8 with significant growth, close to the maximum since 2022, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-08/european-stocks-set-for-biggest-rise-since-2022-on-iran-us-deal">writes</a>. Gas prices in Europe also <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-08/european-gas-futures-tumble-on-us-iran-ceasefire-agreement">fell by</a> 20% at the moment, reaching the lowest level since the beginning of the war.

European stocks jumped nearly 4% on news of a truce with Iran

Deal could open the Strait of Hormuz, agency source says

U.S. and Iran could agree on ceasefire as early as April 6 - Reuters

Iraq has urged customers to load up on oil from the country, but buyers have so far been cautious, Bloomberg writes

Iran has lifted restrictions on Iraq in the Strait of Hormuz. Why are customers in no hurry?

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US President Donald Trump threatened new strikes on Iran's infrastructure and gave Tehran another deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz. Against this backdrop, the cost of US oil jumped above $115 per barrel due to the biggest supply disruption and the risk of losing up to 1 billion barrels. These and other topics - in our review of key events for the morning of April 6.

Main by morning: Trump's new ultimatum to Iran, businesses are promised duty refunds

Drive and fly less, go to work without a tie, and better yet, work from home. This is the advice given by authorities in various countries, which have to reduce demand for energy resources due to the largest disruption in the history of their supply. In different countries of the world again recommend to switch to remote work, which reminds of emergency measures in the times of pandemic Covid-19. But now it's a response to the energy shock from the war in Iran.

How different countries around the world are trying to save energy resources 

A container ship bound for France has passed through the Strait of Hormuz, Bloomberg <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-04-03/french-owned-container-ship-exits-hormuz-in-first-since-iran-war?srnd=homepage-europe">writes</a>, citing sources. This is apparently the first known vessel from Western Europe to cross this corridor since the war with Iran almost paralyzed the key waterway, the agency points out.

European ship passes through Strait of Hormuz for first time since war began - Bloomberg

Oil prices in the short term may rise to $120-130 per barrel, and if the disruption of supplies through the Strait of Hormuz until mid-Ma - to exceed $150, according to analysts at JPMorgan, their opinion <a href="https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/jp-morgan-warns-oil-could-top-150-if-disruptions-persist-into-midmay-2026-04-02/">quotes</a> Reuters.

JPMorgan allowed oil prices to rise above $150 per barrel

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The EU is preparing for a prolonged energy crisis and is considering emergency measures, including fuel rationing and a new release of strategic reserves. Spot prices for physical supplies of Brent crude soared to $141 per barrel - the highest since 2008 - due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz. These and other topics - in our review of key events by the morning of April 3.

Top story for the morning: oil at peak since 2008, EU prepares measures against energy crisis

Iran is developing a joint protocol with Oman to monitor shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, the country's state-run IRNA news agency reported, citing Deputy Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi. A translation of the report is quoted by <a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/live-blog/2026-04-02/iran-latest?cursorId=69CE81AD49F4004C">Bloomberg</a> and <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2026/04/02/iran-war-oman-hormuz-strait.html">CNBC</a>.