Russia

August 11, 2025

Oil retreats back just above May’s trading range

Oil prices have struggled through 2025, pressured by OPEC+ supply reshuffles, Russia’s market flooding, weaker global outlooks, and Middle East tensions. As Trump and Putin prepare to meet ahead of potential tariffs on Russian exports, markets eye the possibility of a Ukraine cease-fire. We break down why WTI continues to find sellers and what technicals reveal for upcoming trading.