At 10:28 GMT, Light Crude Oil Futures are trading $68.45, down $3.26 or -4.55%. Trump Tariffs Raise Global Demand Concerns The sell-off accelerated after President Trump announced a sweeping 10% minimum tariff on most U.S. imports, escalating fears of a broader trade war. While oil and refined products were excluded from the new duties, traders

U.S. Tariffs on Venezuelan Crude Raise Supply Concerns The U.S. has escalated sanctions pressure by authorizing 25% tariffs on crude imports from Venezuela. This move is expected to disrupt flows to key buyers including China, India, and parts of Europe. Chinese refiners have already paused Venezuelan purchases, awaiting clarity from Beijing on whether to halt

Daily US Dollar Index (DXY)Oil prices are finding support from a weakening U.S. dollar, which fell 0.5% to a fresh 2025 low on Tuesday. A weaker dollar makes crude more attractive to buyers using other currencies, providing short-term upside. However, mounting concerns over a U.S. economic slowdown and ongoing trade tariff uncertainties are capping gains.