Global oil prices
Coverage of Global oil prices in the Nexus archive.
- Bulls in charge as PSX opens week by gaining 2,000 points during intraday trade
The Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) opened the week with a gain of over 2,000 points during intraday trade, driven by easing US-Iran tensions after Donald Trump called off a planned strike on Iran. The KSE-100 index rose 2,273.78 points by 11am, but closed the previous month down 4,208 points due to higher oil prices from US-Iran conflicts.
- Global oil prices hover around $90 per barrel as Fed set to make interest rate decision
Global oil prices are hovering around $90 per barrel amid a volatile U.S.-Iran conflict. The Federal Reserve is set to announce an interest rate decision on Wednesday. Madison Mills, a senior AI reporter for Axios, provides further analysis.
- US military says it’s launching strikes on Iran as clashes escalate over shipping routes
The US military has launched strikes on Iran amid escalating clashes over shipping routes, while Houthi militants in Yemen claimed to have attacked two Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, causing global oil prices to exceed $100 a barrel for the first time since May.
- US military says it’s launching strikes on Iran as clashes escalate over shipping routes
The US military has launched strikes on Iran as tensions escalate over shipping route conflicts. Global oil prices exceeded $100 a barrel following Houthi militants' attacks on two Saudi tankers in the Red Sea.
- Hedge Funds Dial Up Bearish Kiwi Bets to Record on Oil Rebound
Leveraged funds have taken their short positions on the New Zealand dollar to a record high, betting that a recent rebound in global oil prices may worsen domestic economic pressures.
- South Africa’s Fuel Prices Fall Even as the Levy Returns
South Africa's fuel prices fell on 1 July 2026 despite the return of the full fuel levy, with petrol decreasing by approximately R2 per litre due to lower global oil prices.
- ATF price cut by ₹5/litre to ₹110 on softer global oil prices
Aviation turbine fuel (ATF) prices in Delhi were reduced by ₹5 per litre to ₹110 due to softer global oil prices, according to industry sources.
- Evacuation of sailors stuck in Gulf likely to take weeks
The International Maritime Organisation has initiated a new scheme to evacuate around 11,000 commercial sailors stuck in the Gulf. The operation faces challenges due to uncleared mines and a bottleneck, expected to take weeks. Global oil prices have fallen to their lowest level since the war began.
- Petrol, diesel margins back above pre-conflict levels: Report
The West Asia conflict triggered a surge in global oil prices, but retail pump rates in India remained steady for large parts and rising only by a fraction. Petrol and diesel margins have returned to pre-conflict levels according to the report.
- Global oil prices break below $80 for the first time since the Iran war began. Ships still aren’t passing through Hormuz.
Global oil prices have fallen below $80 for the first time since the Iran war began. Shipping data indicates significantly reduced tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
- Indonesian Rupiah Falls to New Low as Global Oil Prices Surge
The Indonesian Rupiah has declined to a new low amid rising global oil prices. Jakarta's main stock index fell 4 percent and faces scrutiny from the global index provider MSCI.
- Odd Lots: The Economics of American Oil Production (Podcast)
The podcast 'Odd Lots' explores the economic factors influencing American oil production, including market dynamics, regulatory challenges, and industry trends. It highlights the interplay between domestic energy policies and global oil prices.
- House Democrat: Russia is ‘real winner’ of Strait of Hormuz blockade by US
Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.) claims Russia is the 'real winner' of the U.S. blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, which disrupted oil exports and raised global prices. Crow questions the blockade's effectiveness, noting Iran had already been blockading the strait.
- U.S. stocks set to sink, oil prices rise amid Trump's blockade plan
U.S. stocks are expected to decline while global oil prices surge past $100 per barrel due to concerns over Trump's proposed naval blockade of a critical trade route. Investors are reacting to the geopolitical uncertainty surrounding the blockade plan.