USO is trading 3.1% higher as diplomatic progress between the United States and Iran fades, lifting crude oil prices.
- Brent climbed above $105 per barrel, while WTI gained more than 2%.
- Geopolitical concerns about supply disruptions and Strait of Hormuz risks outweighed bearish inventory pressure. Uncertainty around a potential U.S. diesel-export ban also supported refined-product markets.
- The move is sector-wide rather than company-specific.