Oil is trading moderately higher in the international market this morning.

At 8:50 am (Brasilia time) this Wednesday (22), the June contract of WTI crude oil showed a moderate increase of 0.78% in New York Mercantile Exchange (Nymex), quoted at US$ 90.37/barrel. The contract for the same month for the Brent It was advancing 0.91% in Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), trading at US$99.34/barrel. So far this week, the fuel has accumulated increases of 9.37% and 9.91%, respectively. 

On the eve (21), WTI closed up 2.57% on the Nymex, at US$ 89.67/barrel, and Brent advanced 3.14% on the ICE, to US$ 98.48/barrel.

This morning, fuel prices were driven by market uncertainties regarding… ceasefire between the United States and Iranafter officials from both countries failed to appear for the second round of peace talks in Pakistan.

Despite the statement from the US president, Donald TrumpDespite reports that the truce would be maintained indefinitely, the market remains anxious regarding energy transportation through the region. Strait of Hormuzsince both Washington as Tehran They placed restrictions on ships using the route.

Earlier, as reported by the news agency Tasnima Iranian Revolutionary Guard Navy The news outlet seized two vessels passing through the Strait for "maritime violations." Furthermore, it reported that at least three ships were attacked with gunfire that night. 

This text was translated by machine from Brazilian Portuguese.