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Oil Prices Surge Amid Iran Conflict

Updated 2026-05-11 05:45 UTC 2 sources Negative

Oil prices surged after US President Donald Trump dismissed an Iranian proposal to end the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz, disrupting global energy shipments.

Coverage timeline — 3 articles
BBC News
The Strait of Hormuz waterway remains effectively shut, severely disrupting global energy shipments.
2026-05-11 01:12 UTC
CNBC
Investors headed into Monday on edge as Trump’s rejection of Iran’s ceasefire proposal fueled concerns about a prolonged Middle East conflict.
2026-05-10 23:52 UTC
CNBC
Oil prices jumped on Monday after Israel warned that the conflict with Iran was still ongoing.
2026-05-10 23:56 UTC
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