Oil slips; investors eye Mideast developments


SINGAPORE: Oil prices slipped on Monday with traders watching out for supply disruption risk in the Middle East following strikes by U.S. and British forces to stop Houthi militia in Yemen from attacking ships in the Red Sea.

Brent crude futures fell 31 cents, or 0.4%, to $77.98 a barrel by 0124 GMT after settling up 1.1% on Friday. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude was at $72.36 a barrel, down 32 cents, or 0.4%, following a near 1% gain in the previous session.

Get 20% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
Oil and gas , crude , Brent , WTI , Opec

Next In Business News

Oil extends gains on little sign of progress in US-Iran talks
Moomoo: Investors should watch sector rotation, ringgit for foreign flow direction
Malaysia’s 2026 GDP growth could hit 5.7% on stronger manufacturing, investments
Moody’s: AI boom to lift Malaysia’s 2026 growth despite slower Asia-Pacific outlook
Financing for priority sectors still modest despite policy ambitions, says BNM Governor
MARC Ratings affirms Gas Malaysia Distribution’s AAA rating
Troops commits US$12mil to AI infrastructure venture in Southeast Asia
Cultural spending gains momentum
S&P: Compounding risks could strain Asia-Pacific credit conditions
Zetrix AI says dividend payment delayed for affected shareholders amid legal action

Others Also Read