Harga Minyak Tergelincir, Trump Setujui Gencatan Senjata Iran

On 08 April 2026, the price of crude oil fell sharply after President Donald Trump agreed to a two‑week ceasefire with Iran. Brent crude dropped by US$ 14,51 (a decline of 13,3 %) to US$ 94,76 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) fell by US$ 17,16 (a drop of 15,2 %) to US$ 95,79 per barrel.

The decline followed the announcement of a temporary truce between the United States and Iran, and the possibility of safely reopening the Strait of Hormuz if the United States halted its attacks. Trump posted on social media: “Ini akan menjadi gencatan senjata dua sisi!”

Even with the price drop, tensions in the Gulf region have not eased completely. Several Gulf states reported missile launches and drone attacks, and issued warnings to their citizens.

Analyst Saul Kavonic of MST Marquee said the risk to the Strait of Hormuz will remain high. He added: “Bahkan dengan kesepakatan damai, Iran mungkin akan lebih berani mengancam Selat Hormuz lebih sering di masa mendatang, dan pasar akan memperhitungkan peningkatan risiko terhadap Selat Hormuz ke depannya.”

Trump stated that the United States had accepted Iran’s 10‑point proposal, calling it a solid basis for negotiation, and that both sides had made significant progress toward a definitive long‑term peace agreement. Tony Sycamore, an analyst, noted: “Ini adalah awal yang baik dan dapat membuka jalan menuju pembukaan kembali yang lebih permanen – tetapi masih banyak hal yang perlu dipertimbangkan.”

The WTI contract remains at a premium over Brent, a reversal of the usual pattern because the WTI delivery month is May while Brent is June. This means barrels with earlier delivery dates command higher prices. (hrp/hns)

In short, the two‑week ceasefire has temporarily lowered oil prices, but the continued risk to the Strait of Hormuz and ongoing regional tensions suggest that market volatility may persist.