Americans Face Higher Fuel Costs As Iran Conflict Escalate
Brent crude oil climbed above $90 a barrel for the first time since early June, while West Texas Intermediate also posted sharp gains
Brent crude oil climbed above $90 a barrel for the first time since early June, while West Texas Intermediate also posted sharp gains
Trump also emphasized maintaining a U.S. military presence in Iraq primarily for protection.
U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose above $80 per barrel, while Brent crude climbed past $87 after extending gains from the previous session.
Saudi Arabia is diverting around four million barrels of crude per day through its East-West pipeline to the Red Sea, while the United Arab Emirates is reportedly planning a new port
The report said the legislation is intended to increase pressure on Russia by imposing penalties on nations that continue buying Russian oil and natural gas.
The agency said demand will fall by about 1 million barrels per day in 2026 compared with the previous year.
Export ban comes as global energy markets remain under pressure from renewed U.S.-Iran tensions and concerns over shipping through the Strait of Hormuz
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President Miguel Díaz-Canel blamed U.S. restrictions on fuel imports, accusing Washington of attempting to create social unrest through economic pressure.
More than 50 Russian regions have officially acknowledged gasoline supply problems, while many others have reported unofficial disruptions and fuel rationing.
The MOU is to fill the world's oil stocks and then see "where the hand is", U.S. Vice-President said.
Brent crude was trading near $73 a barrel, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate hovered around $70
Putin described the fuel shortage as temporary, saying Russia would increase fuel imports, speed up refinery repairs and strengthen air defenses against future drone attacks.
Brent crude was trading near $72.45 a barrel on Monday, far below its wartime peak of more than $188 in April.
Iraq, OPEC's second-largest oil exporter, has become increasingly concerned about its heavy reliance on oil exports through the Persian Gulf following the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran.
Core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, increased only slightly to 3.4% from 3.3%, suggesting underlying price pressures remained relatively contained