Brent crude futures for September delivery rose above $74 per barrel on the London International Exchange, marking the first time the benchmark has cleared that threshold since June 30.

The move signals a stabilization in energy markets after a period of sharp volatility driven by geopolitical tensions.

The recovery comes after Brent surged approximately 2% earlier in the week, breaking through the $73 barrier as markets digested reports of renewed military strikes between the United States and Iran.

WTI crude futures for August delivery also gained ground, edging up to $70.29 per barrel.

The synchronized rise in both benchmarks suggests that traders are repricing supply risk rather than reacting to a single isolated headline.

The recovery comes after Brent surged approximately 2% earlier in the week, breaking through the $73 barrier as markets digested reports of renewed military strikes between the United States and Iran.

The current price action reflects a cautious recalibration by investors.

While the immediate threat of supply disruption remains a key driver, the market appears to be finding a new equilibrium.