Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline

Iran’s Vital Oil Industry Is Vulnerable in an Escalating Conflict

The country’s exports mostly come from Kharg Island in the Persian Gulf. But Israel’s energy facilities are also at risk.

By Fatemeh BahramiAnadolu Agency via Getty Images

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Oil Prices Could Climb Higher if Mideast Tensions Escalate

A sustained rise in the price of crude oil, which jumped sharply after Israel attacked Iran, could hurt consumers and President Trump’s efforts to bring down energy costs.

By Rebecca F. Elliott

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Oil Up, Global Stocks Down After Israel Strikes Iran

Oil prices are up and stocks are down, as investors fear a potential wider regional conflict.

By Andrew Ross Sorkin Bernhard Warner Sarah Kessler Michael J.

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Oil Prices Surge and Stock Markets Stumble After Israel Strikes Iran

The military strikes jolted investors, raising concerns that a broader Mideast conflict would disrupt the world’s energy supplies.

By Keith Bradsher