Officials in Tokyo and Berlin said they planned to release oil from their strategic reserves to address disruptions of supplies from the Middle East.
Category: Iran
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How Trump and His Advisers Miscalculated Iran’s Response to War
In the lead-up to the U.S.-Israeli attack, President Trump downplayed the risks to the energy markets as a short-term concern that should not overshadow the mission to decapitate the Iranian regime.
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Rising Fuel Costs Pressure Airlines and Truckers
The price of jet fuel and diesel has surged since the war in Iran began, which could force airlines and trucking companies to pass on higher costs to their customers.
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Businesses Ask the TACO Question About Iran
Whether President Trump signaled that he may soon end the military strikes is weighing on the minds of investors, executives and others.
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China Stockpiled More Oil Before War Broke Out in Iran
China’s oil imports rose nearly 16 percent in the first two months of 2026, adding to its growing energy stockpile.
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How the Iran War Could Hit Americans’ Wallets
Gas prices are rising, with the cost of food likely to follow. If the conflict drags on, the fallout for consumers could worsen, experts warned.
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G7 Countries Hold Off on Releasing Emergency Oil Supplies
Finance ministers for the seven industrialized countries met on Monday and said they would consider releasing oil from reserves but were not ready to do so now.
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Investors and Trump Face an Iran Dilemma
A spike in oil prices has roiled stocks and bonds again and threatens to accelerate inflation — adding pressure on the White House.
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Stocks Tank in Asia as Oil Price Surges
Asian markets tumbled on Monday as Middle East tensions and spiking oil prices sparked a mass exit from the region’s previously booming stocks.
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Oil and Natural Gas Prices Extend Rally as Iran Attacks Escalates
Energy prices continued to rise on Tuesday as attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran intensified, along with the country’s response.
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Trump’s ‘Whatever It Takes’ Rattles Global Markets
President Trump has signaled that he is open to the idea of a prolonged military conflict with Iran. Investors are spooked by that scenario.