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Editorial Staff 10 days ago

Physical oil prices hit record highs near $150 a barrel as Hormuz crisis worsens

Strategic angle: The ongoing crisis in the Hormuz Strait has driven physical oil prices to unprecedented levels.

Editorial Staff Updated 18 days ago

Fears of a prolonged oil shock grow as Iran war lurches into its second month

Concerns rise over the impact of ongoing conflict on global oil prices.

Editorial Staff 21 days ago

Briefing: Oil Prices Continue to Climb After Trump Delays Bombing Threat

Strategic angle: The New York Times reports on the rising oil prices amid geopolitical tensions.

Editorial Staff Updated 27 days ago

3 Possible Oil Price Scenarios For 2026

Exploring potential futures for oil prices in the coming years.

Editorial Staff 27 days ago

Briefing: Oil price spikes throughout history: 'Everything just cost more'

Strategic angle: A look at the historical fluctuations in oil prices and their impact on the economy.

Editorial Staff 27 days ago

Briefing: Americans are about to get a crash course in the global economy: Higher prices are coming for pineapples, plastic, chocolate and berries

Strategic angle: MarketWatch reports on the impending price increases affecting various consumer goods.

Editorial Staff Updated 28 days ago

U.S. Oil Prices Surge Past $100 Amid Iran Tensions

Escalating threats from the Trump administration lead to a significant spike in oil prices.

Oil prices climb past $105 a barrel as war in Iran enters third week

Rising tensions in Iran contribute to surging oil prices.

Politics

Briefing: Why is chocolate so expensive — and where have prices risen most?

Strategic angle: Chocolate prices rose 18% across the EU in 2025 — the highest increase of any food item — as drought in West Africa drove up cocoa costs.

Briefing: The Myth of the Oil Glut Is Dead - Crude Oil Prices Today

Strategic angle: An analysis of the current state of crude oil prices and the misconceptions surrounding oil supply.

Brent crude hits $100 a barrel as reserve release plans fail to ease Iran war-led supply worries

The IEA announced a release of 400 million barrels from emergency reserves, but concerns over supply persist.

Briefing: Why historic oil reserves release may do little to bring down rising prices

Strategic angle: An analysis of the impact of releasing historic oil reserves on current market prices.

Politics

Countries agree to record release of emergency oil reserves as prices surge

The G7 group of nations welcomes the idea of releasing oil in response to the surge in prices since the US-Israel war with Iran began.

Oil prices fall as WSJ says IEA proposes largest oil stock release ever

A significant drop in oil prices is reported following the IEA's proposal for an unprecedented oil stock release.

Politics

Oil prices soar as Iran launches more attacks across the region

Crude prices have spiked to their highest levels in at least 14 years, exceeding $100 per barrel for the first time since 2022.

Oil Tops $110 as Iran War Forces More Gulf Giants to Cut Output

Rising oil prices driven by geopolitical tensions in the Gulf region.

Oil prices ‘could breach $100 a barrel within days’ amid supply disruption from Iran war

The Guardian reports on potential spikes in oil prices due to ongoing conflicts.

Briefing: Oil Prices Spike Over $110 a Barrel, Highest Since Pandemic

Strategic angle: The New York Times reports on the surge in oil prices, reaching levels not seen since the pandemic.