crude oil

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The temporary ceasefire in the Gulf has brought the price of crude oil down from its recent peaks, and with it the cost of fuel on wholesale markets.

From BBC • Apr. 14, 2026

OPEC’s crude oil production plunged in March as the near-closure of the Strait of Hormuz forced key members to curb output and divert exports to alternative routes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 13, 2026

The U.S. previously wanted the strait open to traffic to ease pressure on oil prices, since the waterway is a key shipping lane for crude oil.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

West Texas Intermediate crude oil has proven to be valued just as much, and sometimes even more so, than Brent crude this past month.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

Her tone couldn’t have held more wonder and censure if Zooey’s pores had been exuding crude oil.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger