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Oil prices rise as US-Iran clashes reignite supply disruption fears
Oil prices gained on Tuesday as the resumption of fighting between the US and Iran in the Middle East renewed fears of supply disruptions from the world’s key crude-producing region. Brent crude futures were up 66 cents, or 0.7 per cent, to $91.15 a barrel at 0640 GMT, while US West Texas Intermediate crude was […]
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- Why it matters
- Crude costs feed into fuel prices at the pump and energy bills for households and businesses. A sustained rise tied to Middle East instability can ripple through broader inflation.
- Most affected
- Drivers and heating-dependent households — Face higher fuel and energy costs if price gains persist
Airlines and transport operators — See increased operating costs from higher jet fuel prices - Likely next
- Whether oil prices hold above $91 per barrel, or whether fighting de-escalates and prices retreat.
Also reported by: Foreign Policy