Oil Gains On US-Iran Tensions; WTI +0.3% at $82.10 (02-10)

Crude oil extended gains in choppy trading on February 10 as geopolitical risks from US-Iran tensions heightened oil price sensitivity. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures closed at $82.10 per barrel, up 0.3% from the prior session. Supporting context: The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies maintain a cautious stance on output policy, with no immediate changes expected. Analysts note that while the immediate catalyst is the regional tension, continued uncertainty could drive further volatility in energy prices.