Oil Prices Hold Steady as Brent Rises 0.3% to $71.03, WTI Gains 0.2% Ahead of US-Iran Talks; EIA Reports Big Stock Build

Oil prices are holding steady this week, with Brent crude rising modestly and West Texas Intermediate (WTI) also making gains. Traders are pacing their moves as the latestU.S.Irann negotiations unfold, and fresh energy data hits the market. Brent crude climbed about 0.3% and is trading above $71 per barrel, while WTI gained around 0.2%, staying in the mid‑$60s. These moves signal a cautious but firm market tone. Prices aren’t jumping wildly yet. But there’s plenty keeping traders alert.