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Oil prices hit $95 a barrel as Iran war and Houthi threats escalate

Oil prices hit $95 a barrel as Iran war and Houthi threats escalate

Global oil prices surged to a six-week high following escalating military conflict between the U.S. and Iran and threats by Houthi militants to block vital energy arteries.

Business ·22 Jul 2026, 23:01 ·Priya Raman 4 min read
US and Iran exchange attacks as tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz

US and Iran exchange attacks as tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz

Tensions surge in the Strait of Hormuz as the US and Iran exchange attacks, leading to stalled shipping and rising global energy costs.

World ·21 Jul 2026, 15:01 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Trump says US should be reimbursed for taking control of Strait of Hormuz

Trump says US should be reimbursed for taking control of Strait of Hormuz

President Trump suggests the US should be paid for acting as the 'guardian angel' of the strategic waterway following escalating missile exchanges with Iran.

World ·13 Jul 2026, 16:02 ·Elena Marsh 3 min read
Oil prices leap and stocks fall amid US-Iran strikes over Hormuz

Oil prices leap and stocks fall amid US-Iran strikes over Hormuz

Global markets face extreme volatility following US airstrikes on Iran and a subsequent temporary ceasefire. The conflict has disrupted oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

Business ·13 Jul 2026, 11:04 ·Priya Raman 3 min read
Oil prices rise as US, Iranian strikes threaten Strait of Hormuz reopening

Oil prices rise as US, Iranian strikes threaten Strait of Hormuz reopening

Oil prices climbed Monday following tit-for-tat strikes between the US and Iran, sparking fears that the Strait of Hormuz will remain blocked.

Business ·29 Jun 2026, 13:03 ·Priya Raman 3 min read