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While Oil Prices Have Fallen From Their Peak, Here's Why They Could Rise Again in the Future.
The agreement to end the Middle East conflict has pushed oil prices lower, but that could be a temporary reprieve.
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Iran Herald
· 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
Al Jazeera
· Jul 2, 2026
With Hormuz reopened, has the oil shortage turned into a glut?
As flow resumes through the strait, an oil surplus may yet again destabilise global energy markets.
Seeking Alpha
· Jul 8, 2026
Commodities: Oil Bounces On Persian Gulf Re-Escalation
Commodities: Oil Bounces On Persian Gulf Re-Escalation
Daily Sabah
· Jul 6, 2026
World weathers historic oil shock, but depleted reserves bring risks
The world has coped unexpectedly well with the disappearance of over a billion barrels of oil since the start of the Iran war, yet the risk of sharp price increases still hangs as...
Utusan Malaysia
· Jun 26, 2026
Harga minyak minyak dijangka capai AS$65 setong menjelang Oktober
PETALING JAYA: Harga minyak mentah global dijangka terus berada dalam aliran menurun dan berpotensi mencecah AS65 (RM266.53) setong menjelang Oktober, berikutan jangkaan lebihan bekalan dalam pasaran susulan konflik Asia Barat yang mereda serta pembukaan semula Selat Hormuz. Penganalisis ekonomi, Prof. Emeritus Dr. Barjoyai Bardai berkata, penurunan harga minyak ketika ini lebih banyak didorong oleh faktor ... Read more The post Harga minyak minyak dijangka capai AS65 setong menjelang Oktober appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.
The New Zealand Herald
· Jun 27, 2026
What’s going on with petrol prices, and will they fall fast enough to turn the economy around? – Liam Dann
What’s going on with petrol prices, and will they fall fast enough to turn the economy around? – Liam Dann
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Related coverage for "While Oil Prices Have Fallen From Their Peak, Here's Why They Could Rise Again in the Future.": Iran Herald — Crude may revisit early-2026 highs if tensions worsen, but Asian refiners better prepared this time: International Oil Analyst . Al Jazeera — With Hormuz reopened, has the oil shortage turned into a glut?. Seeking Alpha — Commodities: Oil Bounces On Persian Gulf Re-Escalation. Daily Sabah — World weathers historic oil shock, but depleted reserves bring risks. Utusan Malaysia — Harga minyak minyak dijangka capai AS$65 setong menjelang Oktober. The New Zealand Herald — What’s going on with petrol prices, and will they fall fast enough to turn the economy around? – Liam Dann