Oil prices edged lower on Tuesday, August 26, 2025, breaking a five-session winning streak as traders weighed the impact of rising geopolitical tensions on global supply outlooks.
As of 06:01 GMT (07:01 Algiers time), benchmark Brent crude futures were down 0.48%, trading at $68.47 per barrel. Meanwhile, U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) futures slipped 0.56%, settling at $64.44 per barrel, according to data from Energy Platform.
The decline reflects cautious sentiment in the markets, with investors reassessing the balance between potential supply disruptions and broader economic risks tied to escalating instability in key regions.
