crude oil

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When the Iran war broke out it led to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping route for oil tankers, causing crude oil prices to surge.

From BBC • Jun. 12, 2026

JGB prices may also be weighed by rising crude oil prices that could increase inflationary pressures in Japan and lead to quicker pace of BOJ rate increases.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

A sharp fall in China’s crude oil imports during the Iran war has been instrumental in holding down oil prices and keeping the global economy humming.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

The EIA estimated U.S. crude oil production at 13.8 million barrels a day, up by 92,000 barrels a day from the previous week.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 10, 2026

Her tone couldn’t have held more wonder and censure if Zooey’s pores had been exuding crude oil.

From "Franny and Zooey" by J. D. Salinger