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Oil prices surge amid Iran-US tensions and Strait attacks
Oil prices jumped more than 6% following President Trump's declaration that the Iran ceasefire agreement is 'over,' combined with renewed attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and escalating military exchanges between the U.S. and Iran. The market reaction reflects concerns about potential disruptions to global oil supplies through this critical shipping route.
This is a long-running storyline that has developed over 29 days. The homepage highlights its most recent activity, so the outlet count there reflects the latest wave. The totals above cover the full run.
Donald TrumpIranUnited StatesStrait of HormuzOil markets
2026-08-03
2026-08-02
- Oil prices drop after Trump orders US forces to hold off on new strikes against Iran
- Oil prices drop after Trump orders US forces to hold off on new strikes against Iran
- Oil prices drop after Trump orders US forces to hold off on new strikes against Iran
- Oil prices drop after Trump orders US forces to hold off on new strikes against Iran
2026-07-31
- Oil prices set to spike again after more Strait of Hormuz disruptions, Red Sea attacks
- Oil price rises after Iran says it stops ships in Hormuz
- Major oil companies reap massive profits as US and Iran fighting drives energy prices higher
- Oil companies are expected to reap big profits because of US-Iran conflict
2026-07-30
2026-07-29
- Dow slumps 700 points, oil jumps over 6% after Trump vows to give Iran ‘beating’ following surprise attacks
- Brent crude jumped 7% after Trump vowed to hit Iran hard for its missile attack
- Oil prices rise after U.S. and Saudi Arabia attack Iran-backed militias in Iraq
- Surprise Iran Strike Rattles Global Markets, Sends Oil Higher | Insight with Haslinda Amin 7/29/2026
- Oil jumps as U.S.-Iran resume strikes after a brief pause
2026-07-28
2026-07-27
2026-07-26
2026-07-24
2026-07-23
- Global oil prices cross $100 a barrel as Iran war sends fuel prices surging
- Trump's three-word threat to Iran's terror proxies as terrifying new war front opens sending oil prices skyrocketing
- Trump's three-word threat to Iran's terror proxies as terrifying new war front opens sending oil prices skyrocketing
- Oil prices jump as Hormuz, Red Sea crises deepen
- Oil extends gains as Trump threatens strikes on critical Iranian infrastructure
2026-07-22
- Trump issues chilling red-line threat as Iran opens new front and oil prices go haywire
- Oil at $95, rate hike odds at 69% for September, and Alphabet reports tonight
- Oil prices soar as U.S. insists Strait of Hormuz open despite ongoing attacks
- Oil prices soar as U.S. insists Strait of Hormuz open despite ongoing attacks
- Oil is surging toward $95 as Rubio says Iran 'not serious' about peace talks
- Oil prices climb to six-week high as hopes of de-escalation in Iran diminish
- Oil surges past $95 as U.S. downplays Iran diplomacy and a 2nd key trade route is disrupted
- Oil prices jump 4% as Rubio says Iran 'not serious' about peace talks