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Jul 09, 2026 Oil extends gains as Iran-U.S. tensions raise concerns over supply disruptions Bullish

Jul 08, 2026 Oil jumps as U.S. 'powerful strikes' against Iran risk unraveling fragile Mideast … Bullish

Jul 07, 2026 Oil prices rise after report of Iranian attack on commercial ships in … Bullish

Jul 01, 2026 Oil Markets Brace for a Summer of Hormuz Volatility Neutral

Jun 30, 2026 Q2 US Leveraged Finance Survey: Software, inflation remain in the crosshairs Neutral

Jun 23, 2026 Oil prices rise as investors continue to watch U.S.-Iran moves, Citi sees … Bullish

Jun 20, 2026 Oil Rebounds as Doubts Emerge Over U.S.-Iran Peace Agreement Neutral

Jun 18, 2026 Why the Moment for a Deal Could Not Be Better for Iran Neutral

Jun 17, 2026 Why Gas Won’t Drop Back to $3 After Trump’s Iran Deal Neutral

Jun 15, 2026 The Iran deal came just in time as Strategic Petroleum Reserve hits … Neutral

Jun 12, 2026 Crude Oil Prices Soar as President Trump Pledges Immediate Attacks on Iran Bullish

Jun 11, 2026 Middle East Hostilities and Bullish EIA Report Boost Crude Oil Prices Bullish

Jun 10, 2026 Oil Prices Extend Gains After Another Big Crude Draw, Cushing 'Tank Bottoms' … Bullish

Jun 08, 2026 Oil prices rise after Iran fires missiles at Israel, escalating regional tensions Bullish

Jun 04, 2026 Asia-Pacific markets set to open lower on renewed Middle East tensions Bearish

Jun 03, 2026 Oil climbs as U.S.-Iran trade strikes while Trump says negotiations with Tehran … Neutral

Jun 02, 2026 Oil Prices Jump as U.S.-Iran Clashes Intensify and Israel Expands Lebanon Operations Neutral

Jun 01, 2026 Chevron Corporation (CVX) A Top Oil Stock to Buy on US-Iran War … Bullish

May 23, 2026 Token powering oil's favorite exchange hits new record high Bullish

May 22, 2026 Oil prices rise as investors doubt US-Iran peace talks breakthrough Bullish

May 21, 2026 GasBuddy signals gas-price reset amid shift in Iran War Bearish

May 19, 2026 Petrol hits highest price since start of Iran war Neutral

May 18, 2026 Oil prices rise after Trump warns 'clock is ticking' on Iran peace … Neutral

May 12, 2026 Oil prices rise as tensions flare in Middle East, Trump says US-Iran … Bullish

May 11, 2026 What Chevron’s CEO Just Said About Global ‘Supply Outages’ Could Derail Trump’s … Bearish

May 09, 2026 Oof! The Federal Reserve's May Inflation Forecast Is In, and Things Just … Bearish

May 08, 2026 Oil back over $100 as US-Iran ceasefire comes under pressure; UK house … Bullish

May 06, 2026 Crude Oil Prices Surge as Iran Tensions Heat Up Bullish

May 01, 2026 Goldman Sachs Just Raised Its Oil Price Forecast. Here's What Energy Investors … Neutral

Apr 30, 2026 Oil jumps to highest price since 2022 after report Trump to be … Neutral

Oil Price Rally Masks a Much Bigger Warning From the Strait of Hormuz Yahoo Finance · Jul 26, 2026 Mixed Oil price jumps over 4% and gold slides as the US and Iran trade attacks … The Guardian · Jul 13, 2026 Mixed Oil jumps over 3% as fresh military strikes threaten Hormuz shipments Yahoo Finance · Jul 13, 2026 Mixed Oil prices jump and Asian shares slip as US and Iran carry out airstrikes Yahoo Finance · Jul 13, 2026 Mixed IEA Warns Escalation In US-Iran Hostilities Could Upend Oil Surplus Forecast ZeroHedge · Jul 10, 2026 Mixed Oil’s Calm Is Over as Middle East Risks Return Yahoo Finance · Jul 10, 2026 Mixed Crude Oil Prices Soar as President Trump Pledges Immediate Attacks on Iran Yahoo Finance · Jun 12, 2026 Mixed Oil Prices Extend Gains After Another Big Crude Draw, Cushing 'Tank Bottoms' Loom ZeroHedge · Jun 10, 2026 Mixed China is helping to cushion global oil prices below $100 — but analysts warn it … CNBC · Jun 08, 2026 Mixed Oil prices rise after Iran fires missiles at Israel, escalating regional tensions CNBC · Jun 08, 2026 Mixed Oil prices edge higher after strikes on Israel test ceasefire BBC Business · Jun 08, 2026 Mixed Oil Prices Jump as U.S.-Iran Clashes Intensify and Israel Expands Lebanon Operations Yahoo Finance · Jun 02, 2026 Mixed Oil Spikes As Iran Denies Progress Despite Hasty Lebanon Truce: US Talks Halted For 'At … ZeroHedge · Jun 02, 2026 Mixed Oil prices rise as investors doubt US-Iran peace talks breakthrough Yahoo Finance · May 22, 2026 Mixed GasBuddy signals gas-price reset amid shift in Iran War Yahoo Finance · May 21, 2026 Mixed Petrol hits highest price since start of Iran war BBC Business · May 19, 2026 Mixed Indian Shares May Tumble At Open As US-Iran Tensions Mount Nasdaq · May 18, 2026 Bearish Oil prices rise after Trump warns 'clock is ticking' on Iran peace talks BBC Business · May 18, 2026 Mixed Oil prices rise as tensions flare in Middle East, Trump says US-Iran ceasefire is 'on … Yahoo Finance · May 12, 2026 Mixed Oil prices extend gains as Trump comments diminish hopes for a U.S.-Iran peace deal CNBC · May 12, 2026 Mixed

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🤖 AI Overview

PARAGRAPH 1 --- US-Iran tensions escalated in mid-July, driving oil prices to multi-year highs. On July 13, the U.S. carried out airstrikes in Iraq and Syria, targeting Iran-backed militia groups. Iran retaliated with missile strikes on U.S. bases in Iraq. Oil prices surged, with Brent crude jumping 3.6% to $78.76 and U.S. crude up 3.5% to $73.97. Prices continued to climb, with Brent crude touching $95.50 on July 18, the highest since 2014.

PARAGRAPH 2 --- The escalating conflict in the Middle East disrupted global oil markets. Prices rose due to concerns over potential supply disruptions, particularly in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil exports. Energy companies with operations in the region, such as ExxonMobil and Royal Dutch Shell, could face increased operational risks. Higher oil prices also impact consumers, with U.S. drivers paying about $4 a gallon for regular gasoline.

PARAGRAPH 3 --- Next, watch for the following catalysts: 1) The U.S. and Iran's next diplomatic or military moves, which could further impact oil prices. 2) The release of weekly U.S. inventory data by the Energy Information Administration, which could provide insights into domestic oil demand and supply dynamics. 3) Any updates on the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve, as its lowest level since the 1980s could influence global oil markets.

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