Crude Oil Prices Rise Amid Escalation in US-Iran Tensions

Crude oil and gasoline prices surged on Monday due to heightened tensions between the United States and Iran over control of the Strait of Hormuz. The U.S. re-imposed a blockade, prompting fears of further disruptions in shipping through this critical waterway.

By Rich Asplund Mon, July 13, 2026 at 10:17 PM GMT+3 5 min read · Yahoo Finance ·

Crude Oil Prices Rise Amid Escalation in US-Iran Tensions

Topics: crude oil geopolitical tensions RBOB gasoline US-Iran conflict WTI crude

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