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Oil prices jump as US and Iran step up tit-for-tat strikes

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Oil prices jump as US and Iran step up tit-for-tat strikes

Traders fear escalating hostilities could further restrict the flow of crude through the 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.

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.

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

Seeking Alpha

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· Jun 22, 2026

Commodities: Oil Rises Amid Shaky Start To U.S.-Iran Ceasefire

Commodities: Oil Rises Amid Shaky Start To U.S.-Iran Ceasefire

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.

ING Think

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· Jul 9, 2026

The Commodities Feed: US-Iran ceasefire breakdown pushes oil higher

Fresh US strikes on Iran pushed oil higher this morning, with the latest escalation undermining confidence in the fragile ceasefire. Russia's ban on the export of diesel until the end of July adds to supply concerns

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” []

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

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

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.

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

KSAT San Antonio

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· Jul 13, 2026

Wall Street mixed and oil prices jump after Iran and the U.S. trade another round of attacks

Oil prices jumped and early trading on Wall Street was mixed after the U.S. carried out airstrikes and Iran retaliated.

Off The Press

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· Jul 13, 2026

Oil jumps above $75 a barrel after Trump reinstates Strait of Hormuz blockade

Oil prices jumped Monday after President Donald Trump said the U.S. would reimpose a naval blockade against Iran as Tehran and Washington battle to control the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures, the international benchmark, advanced 5.3 to 80 per barrel. West Texas Intermediate futures were last seen 5.3 higher at 75.18. “We are reinstating []...Click to read more

Anadolu Agency

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· Jul 8, 2026

Global markets trade mixed amid Middle East tensions ahead of Fed’s meeting minutes

Renewed tensions with US strikes on Iranian targets drive up crude oil prices, threatening inflation outlook and giving rise to Fed rate hike expectations

The Hill

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· Jul 8, 2026

Iran strikes drive oil price gains

{beacon} Energy Environment Energy Environment The Big Story Iran strikes drive oil price gains The end of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire is driving oil prices higher and creating uncertainty for future energy prices. © Filip Singer, Pool Photo via Associated Press On Tuesday, the U.S. said it was striking Iran in retaliation for attacks on...

The Epoch Times

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· Jun 23, 2026

Oil Prices Tumble Following US-Iran Agreement, Sanctions Relief

Brent Crude fell to 77 per barrel, its lowest in nearly three months.

Iran Herald

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· Jul 13, 2026

Global oil prices surge by 4 per cent following fresh Iranian strikes across Gulf region

New Delhi [India], July 13 (ANI): Oil prices jumped on Monday as Iran attacked Gulf states in response to US strikes in Tehran. Consequently, Brent Crude stood at USD 79.17, reflecting a rise of USD 3.16, or 4.16 per cent, at the time of filing. At the same time, crude oil stood at USD 74.47, gaining USD 3.06 or 4.29 per cent. The price movement followed a wave of military actions that disrupted the critical Str

Syrian Arab News Agency

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· Jun 29, 2026

Oil prices climb as renewed Middle East tensions raise supply concerns

London, June 29 (SANA) Oil prices rose on Monday after renewed military strikes between the United States and Iran heightened concerns over global energy supplies and disrupted oil shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. According to Reuters, Brent crude futures gained 50 cents, or 0.69, to 72.49 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude []

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.

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

Investing.com

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· Jul 9, 2026

Oil rises after US launches fresh strikes on Iran

Oil rises after US launches fresh strikes on Iran

The Tribune

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· Jul 8, 2026

US, Iran exchange strikes as fragile truce faces threat; Sensex tanks 1,677 points

The United States and Iran launched missile strikes on each other on Wednesday, jeopardising the fragile three-week-old ceasefire and sparking fears of an all-out war in West Asia. The US also reimposed sanctions on Iran, sending oil prices soaring. Brent crude oil, the international benchmark, rose 6 per cent, to 78 a barrel. In India, []

AllSides

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· Jul 8, 2026

Oil and Gas Oil prices jump more than 4% after Trump threatens to bomb Iran again

Oil prices spiked Wednesday, after President Donald Trump threatened to bomb Iran again after declaring the ceasefire with the country over. West Texas Intermediatefutures were 4.9 higher at 73.89 per barrel. Brent crude, the international benchmark, jumped 5.2 to 78.02 per barrel. Both were off earlier highs over 6. During a joint press conference with NATO chief Mark Rutte at the military alliance's summit in Ankara, Turkey, on Wednesday, Trump was asked whether the U.S. ceasefire with Iran was over.

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.

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.

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.

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

Financial Times

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· Jul 13, 2026

Wall Street tech stocks fall after Asian chipmakers hammered

Oil jumps as US-Iran hostilities escalate and investors go into ‘risk-off’ mode

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