Asian shares slip and oil pares gains on Iran war uncertainties

HONG KONG — Asian stocks declined Tuesday, tracking losses on Wall Street after U.S. stocks retreated from record highs. Oil prices fell back after rising earlier on escalating tensions in the war between the U.S. and Iran. U.S. futures edged 0.1% higher. Regional trading was thin, with markets in Japan, South Korea and mainland China … Read more

Iran attacks oil tankers in Strait of Hormuz

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Gas prices rise to $4.46 per gallon and oil jumps as shippers stay out of Strait of Hormuz

The national average price of gas pushed higher Monday to $4.46 per gallon, as oil futures rose again after three days of declines, increasing the direct cost to consumers of the war with Iran. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. U.S. crude oil rose over 4% … Read more

Asian markets are mixed and oil is steady after Wall Street hits records

Shares were mixed in Asia on Monday after U.S. stocks set more records, powered by strong profits for major companies. Oil prices held steady after U.S. President Donald Trump said the U.S. would help ships leave the Strait of Hormuz, starting on Monday. Iran has rejected the plan, but Trump also said talks with Iran … Read more

Ukrainian strikes hit key Russian oil infrastructure, including

Ukrainian drones hit key Russian oil infrastructure on Sunday, including a key loading port in the Baltic Sea and two tankers that Ukraine alleged were used to illegally transport Russian crude oil, in violation of sanctions. They were among a wave of strikes targeting Russia’s oil assets, on which Ukraine has focused its attacks recently. … Read more

Oil prices hit wartime peak, pushing U.S. gas costs to highest since level July 2022

Oil prices surged to a wartime high Thursday, with Brent crude, the international benchmark, topping $126 a barrel as concerns grew that the Iran war will drag on, tightening global energy supplies.  Gasoline prices also reached a new high since the Middle East conflict began on Feb. 28, with the average U.S. cost jumping to … Read more

Live Updates: Iran war pushes oil prices to 4-year high as Hegseth set to face fresh round of questioning

The price of global benchmark Brent crude oil briefly surged past $126 a barrel early Thursday as stalled U.S.-Iran talks raised doubts over the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz and a permanent end to the Iran war. The $126 mark for a barrel of Brent crude is a four-year high. The last time it … Read more

Iran warns Trump’s blockade is ‘doomed to fail’ as oil prices soar to 4-year high

Iran warned Thursday the U.S. naval blockade was “doomed to fail” as oil prices soared to their highest point in years with the standoff over the crucial Strait of Hormuz wreaking havoc on the global economy. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. The international benchmark price … Read more