The Latest Breaking News from OPEC

Oil Production Among OPEC Members Has Dropped More Than 30% Since Iran War Began

Oil production among OPEC members fell more than 30% since the beginning of the Iran war, the organization said.

International Business Times · May 13

Current price of oil as of May 13, 2026

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

Fortune · May 13

Crude Oil Prices Surge on Concern Over Prolonged Closure of Hormuz

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) on Tuesday closed up +4.11 (+4.19%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) closed up +0.0979 (+2.72%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply higher for a second day on Tuesday after President Trump cast doubt over the ceasefire with Iran, which could lead to...

Barchart · May 12

Oil prices rise as fragile US-Iran talks sustain supply worries

Oil prices edged up in early Asian trade as fragile U.S.-Iran negotiations highlighted supply concerns, with Tehran's response revealing significant differences. Disruptions through the Strait of Hormuz and OPEC's reduced output further fueled price stability above $100, while U.S. SPR loans and sanctions on Iranian oil shipments aimed to temper…

The Economic Times · May 12

Strait of Hormuz Closure Pushes Crude Prices Higher

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) on Monday closed up +2.65 (+2.78%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) closed up +0.0731 (+2.07%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply higher on Monday after President Trump rejected Iran's response to his latest peace proposal, which prolongs the closure of the Strait...

Barchart · May 11

Current price of oil as of May 11, 2026

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

Fortune · May 11

Iran wants oil tariffs paid in Chinese yuan – is the power of the US petrodollar in decline?

After weeks of blockades by Iran and the United States in the Strait of Hormuz, it’s clear the narrow waterway is now pivotal to the outcome of the conflict.

The Conversation · May 7

Crude Oil Recovers as US May Restart Operations to Reopen the Strait of Hormuz

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) on Thursday closed down -0.27 (-0.28%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) closed down -0.0033 (-0.10%). Crude oil and gasoline prices closed lower on Thursday on optimism that a US-Iran peace deal is imminent. The markets await further updates after the US presented a...

Barchart · May 7

Crude Oil Prices Pressured by Iran Peace Hopes

June WTI crude oil (CLM26 ) today is down -3.36 (-3.53%), and June RBOB gasoline (RBM26 ) is down -0.0862 (-2.49%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower for a second day today on optimism that a US-Iran peace deal is imminent. The markets await further updates after the...

Barchart · May 7

Current price of oil as of May 7, 2026

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

Fortune · May 7