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Oil Flow Reaches Pre-War Levels

Published October 21, 2026

Oil shipments from the Persian Gulf region have climbed above levels seen before the war with Iran, despite continued attacks on tankers. According to shipping tracker, Kpler, Middle East oil flows averaged more than 24 million barrels a day last…

Oil Prices Move Sharply Higher Over Strait of Hormuz

Published September 28, 2026

Brent crude jumped more than three percent in Monday trading, moving above $107 per barrel after President Trump rejected Iran's latest proposal for reopening the strait. Iran offered to restore normal shipping within seven days if the United States met…

Trump Says Fuel Prices Will Fall After Midterms

Published September 11, 2026

With crude oil prices above $100 per barrel, President Donald Trump was asked about rising fuel costs and their impact on Americans. “Right after the election, oil prices are going to be tumbling downward,” Trump said. “I think for gasoline,…

What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets

Published July 13, 2026

The grain markets have taken over the spotlight after a bullish USDA report and renewed geopolitical concerns, according to Martinson Ag Risk Management President Randy Martinson. Martinson says wheat has become the market leader as escalating conflict involving Russia, Ukraine…

Administration Eyes Fuel Relief

Published May 11, 2026

Energy Secretary Chris Wright says the Trump administration is considering additional measures to help lower fuel prices, including a possible suspension of the federal gas tax. Speaking on NBC’s “Meet the Press,” Wright said the administration supports efforts to reduce…

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Oil Prices Drop After Iran Ceasefire

Published April 8, 2026

Oil prices dropped sharply after President Donald Trump agreed to pause military action against Iran for two weeks in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Washington analyst Jim Wiesemeyer says the situation remains highly fluid with significant stakes for…

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Crude Prices Surge

Published April 6, 2026

Over the weekend, President Donald Trump said he would target Iranian power plants and other infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz isn’t open by tomorrow. Brent crude oil prices rose to almost $112 per barrel on that news. West Texas…

Trump Seeks Help Securing Strait of Hormuz

Published March 16, 2026

President Donald Trump says the United States is working with other nations to help secure the Strait of Hormuz so commercial shipping can move safely through one of the world’s most important energy routes. Trump said keeping the narrow shipping…

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Panama Canal Traffic Rises with Fuel Prices

Published March 13, 2026

Rising fuel and freight costs tied to the conflict in the Middle East are sending more global shipping traffic through the Panama Canal. Canal officials say higher oil prices are making the shorter route between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans…

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Geopolitics Push Investors Back Into Grain Markets

Published March 11, 2026

Grain markets are experiencing sharp volatility as traders react to global developments tied to the conflict in Iran. Van Ahn and Company's Kristi Van Ahn says periods of global uncertainty often push investors to shift money out of equities and…

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Articles tagged under: crude oil

Oil Flow Reaches Pre-War Levels

Oil Prices Move Sharply Higher Over Strait of Hormuz

Trump Says Fuel Prices Will Fall After Midterms

What’s Hot What’s Not in the Markets

Administration Eyes Fuel Relief

Oil Prices Drop After Iran Ceasefire

Crude Prices Surge

Trump Seeks Help Securing Strait of Hormuz

Panama Canal Traffic Rises with Fuel Prices

Geopolitics Push Investors Back Into Grain Markets

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