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Crude Prices Surge With No End in Sight to US-Iran War

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) on Wednesday closed up +6.95 (+6.95%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) closed up +0.1650 (+4.81%). Crude oil and gasoline prices extended this week's sharp rally on Wednesday, with crude oil posting a 3-week high and gasoline posting a 3.75-year high. Crude prices continue...

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Trump Meets Oil Executives As Middle East Supply Disruptions Push Global Energy Markets Higher: Report

President Donald Trump met Tuesday at the White House with senior oil and gas executives and top administration officials to discuss ongoing disruptions in global energy markets, including tightening crude supply linked to instability in Middle East shipping routes.

International Business Times

The Guardian view on the UAE quitting Opec: whatever importers pay, the price of fossil fuels is too high

Editorial: The world must accelerate the shift to renewables, regardless of the economic effects of Abu Dhabi’s decision

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4 am fury, 24/7 gridlock: Trump takes world into long, hot Hormuz summer

President Trump has directed aides to prepare for a prolonged naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to choke Iran's oil exports and force concessions without triggering wider conflict. This strategy is causing global energy disruptions, with rising gasoline prices impacting American consumers and forcing other nations to scramble…

The Times of India

Cotton Slipping Lower on Wednesday

Cotton futures are trading with 45 to 70 point gains in the front months on Wednesday with the in delivery May contract up 132 points. The US dollar index is up $0.239 at $98.715. Crude oil is extending higher, up another $6.89 to $106.76. The Seam showed just 139 bales...

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Soybeans Pushing Higher on Wednesday

Soybeans are posting 3 to 8 cent gains in the front months on Wednesday. The cmdtyView national average Cash Bean price is up 8 1/4 cents at $11.23 1/4. Soymeal futures are down $3.70 to $6.40 across the front months, with Soy Oil futures up 123 to 135 points Crush...

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Sweden confiscates false-flagged Russian 'shadow fleet' ship, prosecutors say

Russia has reportedly built up a flotilla of old oil tankers of opaque ownership to get around sanctions imposed by the European Union.

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FTSE 100 closes lower as drugs firms GSK and AstraZeneca struggle

Evening Standard

Ukraine war briefing: Drone strike sparks ‘massive’ fire at Russian oil refinery

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The Independent UK

Middle East war boosts oil giants’ profits as 'households pay the price'

Oil giants have posted "exceptional" profits as war in the Middle East drives up crude prices, fuels global supply fears and creates trading opportunities – handing some of the world’s biggest energy companies a financial boon while consumers face rising costs.

Radio France Internationale

UAE’s departure from Opec tells a story about the limited future of oil production

The decision by the United Arab Emirates to leave the oil producers’ cartel Opec after 59 years is more than a symbolic break. It highlights a growing divide among major oil producers over how to respond to a changing energy landscape, and will weaken the group’s ability to manage global…

The Conversation

Crude Prices Soar on Prospects for Prolonged Closure of Hormuz

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) today is up +5.18 (+5.18%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) is up +0.1502 (+4.38%). Crude oil and gasoline prices extended this week's sharp rally today, with crude oil posting a 2-week high and gasoline posting a 3.75-year high. Crude prices continue to climb...

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Stocks Mixed After Divided Fed Holds Rates Steady

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.36%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.78%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.09%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.28%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

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Why omega-3s may be vital to getting the most out of your daily workouts

Most people know omega-3 fish oils are good for health – especially heart health. But what many people might not realise is that these friendly fats can also be beneficial to your workouts.

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The Mary Sue

Canada just launched a $18B war chest to break free from Trump’s economic bullying and it’s already got Wall Street sweating

Canada just dropped a financial nuke on its economic dependence with a new $18 billion sovereign wealth fund, and Wall Street is already feeling the heat. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the Canada Strong Fund this week, a government-owned investment vehicle designed to pump money into energy, infrastructure, mining, agriculture,…

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Gas just hit $4 because Donald Trump picked a fight he can’t finish and your tank is paying his tab

Gas prices in the U.S. just hit their highest level in four years. The average gallon of gas now costs $4.17, according to AAA data released on April 28, 2026. That’s a $1.19 jump since the war with Iran kicked off on February 28, marking a 28% increase in just…

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Pete Hegseth doubles down on Trump’s ‘Epic Fury’ disaster, implies allies should be grateful

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth just called the Iran war a “gift to the world” implying that America’s allies should be grateful for the global oil crisis it triggered. Speaking on April 24, 2026, Hegseth framed the conflict as a historic favor from the administration, insisting that other nations should step…

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The Crude Reality: Pullback Creates High-Conviction Opportunity in Chevron

Recent market pullbacks in the energy sector and in Chevron's stock price may present a compelling entry point for investors seeking long-term value.

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Dollar Climbs on Strong US Economic News Ahead of FOMC

The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is up by +0.24%. Today's better-than-expected US economic news on Mar housing starts and Mar core capital goods new orders is supporting gains in the dollar. Also, today's +4% jump in crude oil prices increases inflation expectations, a hawkish factor for Fed policy, and...

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Stocks Pressured as Soaring Crude Prices Raise Inflation Concerns

The S&P 500 Index ($SPX ) (SPY ) today is down -0.19%, the Dow Jones Industrial Average ($DOWI ) (DIA ) is down -0.57%, and the Nasdaq 100 Index ($IUXX ) (QQQ ) is up +0.20%. June E-mini S&P futures (ESM26 ) are down -0.15%, and June E-mini Nasdaq futures...

International Business Times

Oil Keeps Rising As Strait Of Hormuz Remains Closed; Brent Crude Tops $116

Oil kept rising on Wednesday as the Strait of Hormuz remains closed, preventing the passage of almost a quarter of the world's energy while hostilities between the U.S. and Iran continue.

Axios

Scoop: Trump huddles with oil execs as Iran stalemate drags on

The unprecedented Middle East supply disruption is boosting commodity prices and creating a mix of opportunity and peril for the industry.

Euronews

Logistics pressure builds across Caspian-Central Asia corridor as trade routes evolve

The Caspian-Central Asia corridor is facing growing strain as rising trade volumes outpace existing pipelines, rail and port capacity, while the Middle Corridor gains relevance as an alternative route between Asia and Europe.

Fortune

Current price of oil as of April 29, 2026

When oil prices change, it affects your energy costs—and even the price of everyday items. Here’s why.

The Guardian - US

US gas prices hit $4.23 high as Hormuz fears drive oil surge

Blockade threat in vital strait and Trump’s stance lift crude, pushing pump prices to highest level since 2022

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