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current conflict have often moved markets - particularly the price of oil. But his announcement of "Project Freedom" drew no immediate reaction. There was a quick spike following Iran's claim of hitting a US
currently at a fraction of pre-war levels. The conflict has contributed to a sharp rise in global oil prices, with the global benchmark Brent crude rising to [$109 (£80) a barrel on Monday
conflict began in February, oil prices have fluctuated, peaking at [almost $120](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/apr/12/iran-war-oil-energy-prices-inflation-washington-world-bank-imf) a barrel, up from $60 at the start of the year, as the US and Iran took turns at closing
current US-Israeli war on Iran has sent oil prices soaring at a time when Germany and other European countries are still reeling from the economic crises spurred by the COVID-19 pandemic and [Russia
prices have been pushed up by the US and Israel conflict with Iran, as the effective halt of trade through the Strait of Hormuz has reduced global oil supplies. Before the conflict, the global oil
current supply has not yet been severely affected as markets have continued to receive oil that was already in transit when the conflict began. “The war in Iran and the closing of the strait
Iran militarily in the conflict. Beijing has denied such claims. When the conflict started on 28 February, analysts [forecast some short-term gains for China](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/03/trump-us-iran-middle-east-china). Rising oil prices hurt the US more
prices continue to surge with no resolution in sight to the two-month-long US-Israel war on Iran, and as supplies of fuel remain snarled in the Strait of Hormuz, where Iranian forces have
prices have fallen sharply and Asian stock markets have risen on hopes of a deal that could bring an end to the US-Israel war with Iran. On Saturday, US President Donald Trump said
prices. Although they have risen more than 50% since before the conflict with Iran, they are some way off the levels seen before the last financial crisis, when oil hit $147 dollars a barrel
current blockade for months if needed,” according to a White House official. US officials hope the blockade will force Iran to cap its oil wells and shutter production once its oil facilities, such as Kharg
US has extended its sanctions waiver for Russian oil cargoes already at sea by 30 days, as global energy prices continue to surge due to the war. The latest “temporary 30-day general license” will
US-Israel war with Iran, which has pushed up energy prices worldwide. Many countries are already facing fuel shortages and introducing measures to reduce consumption. The International Energy Agency said on Thursday that Europe
conflicting reports. The US Central Command (Centcom) saidtwo US-flagged merchant vessels had “successfully transited” through the strait of Hormuz. Shipping industry experts questioned whether the president’s plan could be sustainable
Iran “better hope” the current ceasefire holds. ## In Israel - An Israeli military official said the army remained on high alert and was monitoring the situation after the US destroyed Iranian boats and shot down missiles
conflict began has spiked the price of oil, fuelled inflation and threatens a deep economic crisis that could trigger recessions around the world.  of food shortages, including chicken and pork, by the summer if the war continues
conflict and resulting blockade of fossil fuel shipping through the strait of Hormuz have sent oil soaring, [topping $126 at the end of last month](https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/30/oil-price-news-highest-since-2022-us-iran-ceasefire-strait-of-hormuz) and still about 38% higher than prewar
oil producers and is not heavily reliant on energy products from the Middle East, global prices affect what Americans pay at the pump. On Thursday, Trump stressed that Iran is all but vanquished militarily