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Oil climbs on concerns over potential Iranian supply disruption
Jan 14, 2026

Oil climbs on concerns over potential Iranian supply disruption

LONDON, Jan 14 (Reuters) – Oil prices rose on Wednesday for a fifth straight session on fears of Iranian supply disruptions due to a potential U.S. attack on Iran and possible retaliation against U.S. regional interests. Brent futures were up 76 cents, or 1.2%, at $66.23 a barrel at 1411 GMT. U.S. West Texas Intermediate […]

A view shows the Yan Dun Jiao 1 bulk carrier in the Vostochny container port in the shore of Nakhodka Bay near the port city of Nakhodka, Russia August 12, 2022. REUTERS/Tatiana Meel
Dec 29, 2025

Oil jumps 2% as investors weigh Ukraine talks against supply outlook

Oil prices climbed more than $1 as investors weighed Ukraine peace talks against potential supply disruptions in the Middle East.

Wall Street is recovering from Friday’s shock with US stocks up and oil prices down
Jun 16, 2025

Wall Street is recovering from Friday’s shock with US stocks up and oil prices down

  NEW YORK (AP) — Some calm is returning to Wall Street, and U.S. stocks are rising on Monday, while oil prices are giving back some of their initial spurts following Israel’s attack on Iranian nuclear and military targets at the end of last week. The S&P 500 was 0.7% higher in early trading and […]

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