oil

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Oil prices rose Thursday afternoon as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions heightened fears of supply disruptions in the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Oil futures ended the session lower with the market keeping alive hopes for a deal to end the Middle East conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz soon.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Oil prices remain below $100 a barrel as traders anticipate a potential flood of crude if the Strait of Hormuz reopens.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Oil prices rose Wednesday, with Brent crude up 1.8% and Nymex crude rising more than 2%.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Oil lamps and gas lamps and candles glowed in the windows of the houses of the village.

From "Stardust" by Neil Gaiman