Crude Oil Prices Rise Amid Escalating US-Iran Tensions

Crude oil and gasoline prices surged on Wednesday due to heightened geopolitical tensions between the US and Iran, with fears of a potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz threatening global energy supplies. The EIA report provided mixed data for crude oil and products.

By Rich Asplund Wed, July 8, 2026 at 10:15 PM GMT+3 5 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Crude Oil Prices Rise Amid Escalating US-Iran Tensions

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