Monday, July 13, 2026Est. 2026

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Traders shrug off Iran crisis as oil prices remain becalmed

Despite heightened tensions around Iran, global oil prices have fallen sharply from their peak and remain below initial worst-case forecasts following a preliminary U.S.-Iran agreement.…

Jun 19, 2026

Jet fuel sinks on hopes of Gulf export resumption

Jet fuel prices have dropped significantly as a tentative US-Iran ceasefire deal raises expectations for resumed Middle Eastern exports through the Strait of Hormuz. This…

Jun 19, 2026

Jet fuel sinks on hopes of Gulf export resumption

Jet fuel prices have dropped sharply as traders expect Middle Eastern exports to resume following a US-Iran ceasefire deal that will reopen the Strait of…

Jun 19, 2026

Shipping industry struggles to source bunker fuel after Iran war hits supplies

The conflict involving the US, Israel, and Iran has caused major disruptions in bunker fuel supply, forcing ships to endure long delays and reroute to…

Jun 19, 2026

Oil falls back after surging to $126 on supply fears

Global oil prices surged to highs not seen since early 2022 before dropping sharply amid fears of prolonged supply disruptions caused by escalating US-Iran tensions…

May 1, 2026

Trump social media transformed oil trading in Mideast conflict, argues Citadel

Citadel's head of commodities, Sebastian Barrack, reported that oil price volatility surged by about 300% during the Middle East conflict, driven largely by then-President Trump's…

Apr 22, 2026