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Oil Prices and Iran Tensions

Updated 2026-05-18 18:05 UTC 1 source Neutral

Oil futures climbed as President Trump warned that the 'clock is ticking' on Iran, potentially sparking supply disruptions. However, a loss of buffers could lead to further price increases.

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Oil climbs as Trump warns the ‘clock is ticking’ on Iran, but there’s a bigger danger lurking on the horizon

Oil futures climbed on Monday, getting a boost after President Donald Trump warned that the “clock is ticking” on Iran, but a loss of the buffers used to cushion supply disruptions could spark the next significant move higher for prices.

2026-05-18 17:44 UTC