Oil Prices Rise After US, Iran Strikes Impact Energy Shipping
Published on · Source: finance.yahoo.com
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Summarized by AI from the source belowOn June 29, 2026, Brent crude futures increased by 52 cents, or 0.672%, reaching $72.51 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude rose by 71 cents, or 1.03%, to $69.94 a barrel. The escalation of hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz, following strikes between the U.S. and Iran, has slowed energy shipping and raised concerns about oil supply recovery. Analysts suggest it may take the remainder of the year for supply to reach pre-conflict levels, despite recent agreements to renew talks and halt hostilities, indicating potential volatility in oil prices.
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