oil

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Oil fell in early Asian trade on signs of a potential U.S.-Iran peace deal that could reopen Strait of Hormuz, a key waterway through which one-fifth of the world’s oil is typically transported.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 12, 2026

The International Energy Agency estimates the world has lost about 13 million barrels a day of oil supply during the fighting, meaning more than one billion barrels in total.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

Kharg Island in the north of the Gulf is Iran's main oil export terminal with about 90% of its oil exports passing through the island.

From BBC • Jun. 11, 2026

Front-month WTI crude oil futures are 2.0% lower at $85.94 per barrel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

Besides, that furrier sold us a scented oil he uses to trap mountain lions, and who can resist a plan involving a mountain lion?

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri