The crude oil rose sharply in the last week of September 2025 as tightening supply from Russia after Ukrainian drone attacks on energy infrastructure contributed to the gains. The crude oil price rally found support in export interruptions and pipeline problems as Russia throttles diesel and gasoline supply and an extension of the gasoline ban. This upturn was the strongest weekly gain for the major benchmarks since mid-June and proved enough to push WTI and Brent crude above USD 64 per barrel on 26 September marking highest levels since August 2025. The supply interruptions, inventory draws, and demand resilience have brought the oil market into a much tighter place, which has pushed prices up. Yet with geopolitical risk still playing out against potential production increases, volatility remains a watch point for traders and consumers. With the onset of winter, the interplay of those forces will be the crude story for next few months.
