French authorities have brought a major wildfire west of Bordeaux under control, but the immediate threat to regional infrastructure has not passed.
Meteorologists are warning of deteriorating weather conditions, including strong winds and high temperatures, which could reignite the blaze and force renewed evacuations.
The development follows a period of heightened market anxiety as the fire advanced to within 15 kilometers of the city.
Brent crude prices climbed in Sunday trading as traders priced in the risk of disruption to energy logistics and transport networks in southwestern France.
The proximity of the flames to France’s sixth-largest city had intensified fears of a broader supply chain impact.
While the immediate containment offers some relief, the volatile weather forecast keeps the risk premium in energy markets elevated.