Oil prices jump up as US-Iran tensions escalate

The price of benchmark Brent crude climbed past $90 per barrel on Wednesday after a renewed round of US-Iran hostilities shattered a days-long lull in fighting and the Houthis targeted Saudi oil exports.

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Part of The US-Iran war: oil prices, gas prices and the market fallout

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QuartzLean Left· Jul 27, 2026

Gold surges above $4,100 as US-Iran fighting pause sends oil prices lower

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The HillCenter· Jul 29, 2026

Escalating US-Iran tensions push oil prices higher

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Oil prices jump up as US-Iran tensions escalate

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Oil PriceLean Right· Jul 29, 2026

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Al-MonitorLean Left· Jul 29, 2026

Oil jumps 8% as US-Iran war pressures Saudi Arabia, explosions hit Egypt

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