Oil Prices Rise Amid Ongoing Iran Tensions and UAE Nuclear Facility Attack

On May 18, 2026, global oil prices climbed due to heightened tensions between the US and Iran following an attack on a nuclear facility in the United Arab Emirates. The uncertainty over potential military actions by President Donald Trump against Iran contributed to rising crude futures.

By Shree Mishra Mon, May 18, 2026 at 2:08 PM GMT+3 3 min read · Yahoo Finance · May 18, 2026, 11:08 UTC

Oil Prices Rise Amid Ongoing Iran Tensions and UAE Nuclear Facility Attack

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