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Oil prices jump after weekend US and Iran attacks

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July 13, 2026

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Oil prices jump after weekend US and Iran attacks

Benchmark Brent crude rose 4 to 79 US dollars a barrel as America and Iran both claimed control over the vital Strait of Hormuz.

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Economic Times

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· Jul 13, 2026

Oil jumps 3% after US, Iran escalate strikes in Mideast

Oil prices climbed Monday as Iran expanded strikes on Gulf states. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose and Brent crude futures climbed. Tehran extended strikes on Qatar and the United Arab Emirates over the weekend. This cycle of attacks casts doubt on an interim U.S.-Iranian agreement. Market analysts suggest the current flare-up represents an escalation within a fragile truce.

Seeking Alpha

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· Jun 23, 2026

Commodities: Oil Sells Off As U.S. Eases Sanctions On Iran

Commodities: Oil Sells Off As U.S. Eases Sanctions On Iran

DNyuz

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· Jul 9, 2026

Oil Prices Rise Further After Another Round of Strikes in the Gulf

Oil prices continued to climb on Thursday, as U.S. and Iranian military forces traded a second round of strikes around the Persian Gulf. Choppy trading in stocks and bonds reflected anxiety among investors about the effects of the war. President Trump said the latest strikes, which targeted around 90 sites along Iran’s coast, were “retribution” []

Fox News

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· Jul 10, 2026

Iran's biggest weapon against the US may be slipping away, experts say

Iran's attacks on commercial shipping sent oil prices higher, but alternative routes and rising OPEC+ production may be weakening Iran's leverage.

BOL News

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· Jul 8, 2026

Oil surges after U.S. launches strikes on Iran

WASHINGTON: Oil prices jumped Wednesday after the U.S. military launched a series of strikes against Iran in retaliation for attacks on three commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, raising tensions just weeks after a fragile ceasefire reopened the critical waterway. West Texas Intermediate crude for August delivery rose 2.87 to settle at 72.46 per ... Read more The post Oil surges after U.S. launches strikes on Iran appeared first on BOL News.

Bloomberg

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· Jun 23, 2026

Russian Oil Exports Hit 2026 High as Iran Waiver Threatens Sales

Tumbling oil prices after the interim US-Iran peace deal are eating into Moscow’s windfall

Quartz

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· Jul 7, 2026

Things are getting worse in the Strait of Hormuz — again

New attacks, the largest number of such incidents since a U.S.-Iran interim deal took effect, pushed oil prices up more than 3

BRICS News

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· Jul 7, 2026

JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇮🇷 US blocks sale of Iranian oil again after Iran struck tankers in the Strait of H [...]

JUST IN: US blocks sale of Iranian oil again after Iran struck tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.US says Iran will only reap benefits if they exhibit good behavior.@BRICSNews

Sweden Herald

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· Jul 8, 2026

Oil and gas prices jump as Iran tensions flare again

Oil and gas prices jump as Iran tensions flare again

UPI

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· Jun 25, 2026

Oil close to pre-war price as Iran oil hits market, ships transit strait

Oil close to pre-war price as Iran oil hits market, ships transit strait

ING Think

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· Jul 13, 2026

The Commodities Feed: The battle over Hormuz lifts oil prices

Further escalation in the Persian Gulf has oil prices moving higher amid renewed concerns over flows through the Strait of Hormuz

Iran Herald

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· Jul 9, 2026

Crude may revisit early-2026 highs if tensions worsen, but Asian refiners better prepared this time: International Oil Analyst

By Nikhil Dedha Singapore, July 9 (ANI): Global crude oil prices could revisit the highs seen earlier this year if tensions between the United States and Iran continue to escalate, although Asian refiners are now better prepared to deal with supply disruptions than they were at the beginning of the conflict, June Goh, Senior Oil Market Analyst at Sparta Commodities, told ANI.Speaking in an exclusive conve

The West Australian

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· Jul 7, 2026

Oil surges as US strikes targets in Iran following ship attacks, threatens new wave of energy market turmoil

Oil prices jumped as the US launched a wave of strikes against Iran in retaliation for a spate of attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.

Atlantic Council

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· Jul 2, 2026

With US sanctions temporarily lifted, is Iranian crude back on the menu?

The US-Iran deal waives sanctions on Iranian oil sales, but Washington will need further steps to meaningfully shift global crude trade and ensure clearer visibility into Iranian oil transactions. The post With US sanctions temporarily lifted, is Iranian crude back on the menu? appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Investing.com

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· Jul 9, 2026

Oil prices extend gains as fresh U.S. strikes on Iran revive supply concerns

Oil prices extend gains as fresh U.S. strikes on Iran revive supply concerns

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jul 6, 2026

Oil prices decline after OPEC+ agrees to increase output

London, July 6 (SANA) Oil prices fell in global trading on Monday after OPEC+ agreed to a further increase in production targets starting in August, while exports through the Strait of Hormuz continued to recover, paving the way for increased supplies to the global market. Reuters reported that Brent crude futures fell 24 cents, or []

Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 8, 2026

Harga minyak naik ekoran serangan AS di Iran

SINGAPURA: Harga minyak Amerika Syarikat (AS) meningkat hampir tiga peratus pada awal dagangan hari ini, meneruskan kenaikan pada sesi sebelumnya selepas tentera AS melancarkan beberapa siri serangan ke atas Iran, sekali gus mencetuskan kebimbangan gencatan senjata rapuh semakin goyah. Menurut Komando Pusat AS (CENTCOM), serangan itu dilancarkan sebagai tindak balas terhadap serangan Iran ke atas ... Read more The post Harga minyak naik ekoran serangan AS di Iran appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

The Standard

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· Jul 7, 2026

US launches fresh strikes against Iran after tankers hit in Strait of Hormuz

The attacks came just hours after Washington also pulled Tehran’s license to sell oil, which was only approved last month

Egypt Oil & Gas

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· Jul 8, 2026

US Reimposes Iran Oil Sanctions After Tanker Attacks

The United States (US) reimposed sanctions on Iranian oil on July 7, with a US official warning that Tehran’s attacks on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz were wholly unacceptable and would draw consequences, Reuters reported. Oil prices jumped more than 5 after the announcement. The US Treasury had authorized Iranian oil sales until August [] The post US Reimposes Iran Oil Sanctions After Tanker Attacks first appeared on Egypt Oil Gas.

The Hindu BusinessLine

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· Jul 9, 2026

Gold futures rebound nearly 1% to ₹1.44 lakh/10g on value buying

Fresh US military strikes on Iran and retaliatory actions by Tehran pushed crude oil prices higher

Hindustan Times

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· Jun 22, 2026

US-Iran war LIVE updates: Oil prices fall after ‘progress’ made during first round of peace talks in Switzerland

US-Iran war LIVE updates: Oil prices fell on Monday after talks between the United States and Iran in Switzerland ended with Tehran saying it had secured exemptions for oil and petrochemical exports, easing concerns over a possible shortage in global supplies.

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 13, 2026

Oil prices jump and world shares are mixed as US and Iran carry out airstrikes

Oil prices have jumped and world shares are mixed after the U.S. carried out airstrikes and Iran retaliated.

Russia Today

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· Jul 8, 2026

Oil prices surge as US and Iran return to hostilities

Oil prices surged after the US banned Iranian exports and renewed strikes following reports of attacks on tankers in the Strait of Hormuz Read Full Article at RT.com

CityNews Montreal

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· Jul 8, 2026

Oil prices jump more than 6% after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is ‘over’

Oil prices surged more than 6 after U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday that the interim agreement with Iran is “over,” though he will allow talks to continue. Trump made the comments following U.S. strikes on Iran in reaction to attacks on three ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The price of Brent crude oil [] The post Oil prices jump more than 6 after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is ‘over’ appeared first on CityNews Montreal.

CoinDesk

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· Jul 9, 2026

Live markets: Second day of U.S, Iran conflict keeps markets volatile as oil drops

Live markets: Second day of U.S, Iran conflict keeps markets volatile as oil drops

Sky News Australia

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· Jul 8, 2026

Oil prices spike again following US and Iran’s latest ‘tit-for-tat’ in the Middle East

CommSec’s James Gruber claims oil prices have spiked again after Iran and the US traded attacks. “Oil prices spiking; they’re up over five per cent, the spot oil prices,” he told Sky News Australia. “That’s after Iran and the US tit-for-tat in the Middle East.” Presented by CommSec.

Middle East News 247

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· Jun 29, 2026

Cooling Middle East Tensions Lift Markets and Pressure Oil – Comments from Century Financial

Crude Oil WTI is trading around 70.77 (-0.9) in early Asian hours, while Brent is hovering near 73.75 (-0.4), as easing geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran continue to weigh on crude prices. Markets have largely priced in the prospect of renewed diplomacy after both sides agreed to halt attacks and resume technical talks [] The post Cooling Middle East Tensions Lift Markets and Pressure Oil – Comments from Century Financial appeared first on Middle East News 247.

Al-Monitor

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· Jun 25, 2026

Oil back to pre-war levels as Hormuz traffic rebounds, US tries to reassure Gulf allies

By Tala Ramadan, David Morgan and Patricia ZengerleDUBAI/WASHINGTON, June 25 (Reuters) - Oil prices fell to pre-war levels on Thursday as the United States said flows through the Strait of Hormuz were nearing normal and its top diplomat completed a Gulf tour aimed at shoring up support for a preliminary Iran deal.U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright said on Wednesday shipments through the strait were approaching levels seen before the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran on February 28, with at least 20 million barrels exiting the strait in the previous 24 hours.

Proto Thema - English

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· Jul 8, 2026

Trump’s Iran rupture rattles markets as stocks slide, oil jumps more than 5.5% and bond yields surge

Renewed Middle East tensions, US strikes on Iran and Trump’s trade threat against Spain trigger a sharp sell-off across global markets The post Trump’s Iran rupture rattles markets as stocks slide, oil jumps more than 5.5 and bond yields surge appeared first on ProtoThema English.

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