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Oil prices surge as stocks tumble following US-Israeli strikes on Iran

Oil prices surge as stocks tumble following US-Israeli strikes on Iran

Oil prices soared and stocks fell in Asia yesterday after US-Israeli strikes on Iran sent investors fleeing the prospect of an extended conflict in the crude-rich Middle East. Brent briefly spiked almost 14% and West Texas Intermediate nearly 12 percent at the start of business after the attack on the Islamic republic, which killed supreme

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Bitcoin Price at Risk as Oil Jumps 13% After U.S.–Israel Strikes Iran

Bitcoin Price at Risk as Oil Jumps 13% After U.S.–Israel Strikes Iran

Global oil prices jumped 13% after U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, which reportedly killed Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In response, Iran moved to block the Strait of Hormuz, a key route that carries 20% to 30% of the world’s oil supply. Experts warn that if this route remains closed for a week,

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Petronas sees profit slide for third straight year as oil prices weigh on margins

Petronas sees profit slide for third straight year as oil prices weigh on margins

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 27 : Malaysian state energy firm Petroliam Nasional Bhd , on Friday warned of eroding margins amid persistent geopolitical and economic risks, as subdued oil prices saw its profits decline for the third straight year. Petroliam Nasional, or Petronas, reported a profit after tax of 45.4 billion ringgit  ($11.68 billion) in 2025

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Oil prices dip as US-Iran extend nuclear talks

Oil prices dip as US-Iran extend nuclear talks

Oil prices dipped on Friday, heading for a weekly decline as the United States and Iran extended nuclear talks, easing supply fears, while OPEC+ considers resuming output increases at Sunday’s meeting.  The post Oil prices dip as US-Iran extend nuclear talks appeared first on Nairametrics… https://nairametrics.com/2026/02/27/oil-prices-dip-as-us-iran-extend-nuclear/

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5 European Oil Stocks To Buy As Iran Risk Premium Boosts Oil Prices

5 European Oil Stocks To Buy As Iran Risk Premium Boosts Oil Prices

By Alex Kimani – Feb 25, 2026, 7:00 PM CST Geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and Iran have pushed oil prices to seven-month highs, as markets factor in a sizable risk premium ahead of critical negotiations. Despite heavy sanctions by the West, Iran’s oil output has recovered to near pre-sanctions levels thanks to the OPEC

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Oil Traders May Be Pricing Iran Risk Too Lightly

Oil Traders May Be Pricing Iran Risk Too Lightly

By Irina Slav – Feb 22, 2026, 6:00 PM CST Oil prices hit six-month highs as escalating U.S.-Iran tensions raise fears of potential supply disruptions involving Iran’s 3 million barrels per day of output. Markets appear complacent despite rising military threats, with both sides issuing warnings, U.S. forces increasing their Gulf presence, and Iran conducting

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