Oil Prices Spike to $126 Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions, Impacting Energy Stocks

Brent crude temporarily surged to $126 per barrel due to rising U.S.-Iran tensions and concerns over disruptions near the Strait of Hormuz before retreating. The volatility highlights geopolitical risks overshadowing fundamentals for oil markets.

By Faizan Farooque May 4, 2026 4 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Oil Prices Spike to $126 Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions, Impacting Energy Stocks

Tickers: $COP $CVX $OXY $USO $XLE $XOM

Topics: energy stocks geopolitical risk oil prices

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