Brent Crude Climbs To $97 After Steepest Drop Since 2020 Amid Hormuz Uncertainty by NDTV Profits | April 9, 2026 7:21 am | Latest Posts, Market, Trending News Brent crude for June delivery rose 2.1% to $96.73 a barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) for May gained 2.7% to $96.99.