Brent crude futures climbed to US$89.50 a barrel, gaining 0.53% in the session, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) also posted modest gains.

The move underscores a market that remains sensitive to supply-side vulnerabilities, even in the absence of new disruptive events.

Recent Handelsavisen coverage noted that Brent had previously settled at lower levels, such as US$72.

The price action reflects a continuation of the risk premium attached to global shipping lanes.

Traders are closely monitoring maritime traffic flows, particularly through key chokepoints, as any hint of disruption continues to support higher energy prices.

This repricing is not driven by a single headline but by a sustained assessment of logistical risks in the global supply chain.

Recent Handelsavisen coverage noted that Brent had previously settled at lower levels, such as US$72.25, before climbing on Monday amid similar headwinds.