Oil prices dip below $90 as US pauses Iran strikes

Oil prices dip below $90 as US pauses Iran strikes

Oil prices fell below $90 a barrel on July 29, 2026 after the United States paused its military strikes against Iran, a move that helped lift global equity markets. The decline followed a roughly 6% drop in Brent crude and a modest rise in U. S. stock futures. The price surge began on July 7, when President Donald Trump declared the U. S.

–Iran cease-fire ended and warned of retaliation for an Iranian missile strike, sending Brent crude above $90. Subsequent actions, including a proposed 20% Hormuz transit fee and renewed U. S. strikes, pushed prices past $100 by mid-July. As hostilities eased in late July, the market retreated.

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July 29, 2026
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Oil prices jump above $90 a barrel as Trump promises retaliation for Iranian missile attack
Oil prices jump above $90 a barrel as Trump promises retaliation for Iranian missile attack

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 29 Jul 18:30

Global crude prices rose nearly 8% after President Trump pledged a response to an Iranian missile strike, while U.S. stock indexes fell sharply.

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July 28, 2026
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US consumer confidence dips in July as gas prices rise amid Iran conflict
US consumer confidence dips in July as gas prices rise amid Iran conflict

AP News • 28 Jul 15:16

The Conference Board reported a drop in the consumer confidence index to 90.8 in July, citing higher gasoline costs linked to escalating U.S.-Iran tensions.

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July 27, 2026
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Global oil prices dip below $90 as US halts Iran attacks
Global oil prices dip below $90 as US halts Iran attacks

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 27 Jul 16:59

Crude prices fell about 9% to roughly $88 a barrel on Monday after the United States paused military actions against Iran, prompting mixed reactions in equity markets.

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Oil prices fall as US and Iran pause strikes, easing market pressure
Oil prices fall as US and Iran pause strikes, easing market pressure

NBC News • 27 Jul 12:35

Brent crude slipped below $90 a barrel and U.S. crude to about $83 after both sides halted attacks, prompting a rally in global stock markets.

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Wall Street stocks rise as oil falls 6% amid cooling Middle East tensions
Wall Street stocks rise as oil falls 6% amid cooling Middle East tensions

AP News • 27 Jul 09:20

U.S. equities opened higher on Monday while Brent crude dropped about 6% after the United States and Iran paused hostilities and negotiations on a cease-fire resumed.

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July 25, 2026
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Trump's Iran cease-fire collapses amid renewed strikes and oil price surge
Trump's Iran cease-fire collapses amid renewed strikes and oil price surge

The New York Times • 25 Jul 13:58

A cease-fire announced by President Trump in mid-June ended U.S. combat operations with Iran, but within weeks fighting resumed and oil prices rose above $100 a barrel.

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July 24, 2026
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Pakistan seeks to revive US-Iran dialogue as oil prices dip
Pakistan seeks to revive US-Iran dialogue as oil prices dip

investingLive • 24 Jul 15:55

Pakistan is working to restart U.S.-Iran negotiations, prompting modest gains in U.S. equities and a decline in crude oil prices.

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Escalating Middle East conflict threatens to push oil prices beyond previous peaks
Escalating Middle East conflict threatens to push oil prices beyond previous peaks

CNN • 24 Jul 04:01

Rising tensions in the Middle East and new supply bottlenecks are tightening global oil markets, raising the risk of price spikes above recent records.

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July 23, 2026
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Brent crude climbs above $100 as Middle East tensions pressurize markets
Brent crude climbs above $100 as Middle East tensions pressurize markets

AP News • 23 Jul 13:42

Brent oil rose to $101 per barrel after attacks on Saudi tankers, while higher energy costs contributed to a decline in U.S. equities, led by drops in Tesla and Alphabet shares.

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Oil Prices Surge as Red Sea Tanker Attacks Heighten Middle East Tensions
Oil Prices Surge as Red Sea Tanker Attacks Heighten Middle East Tensions

The New York Times • 23 Jul 13:14

Brent crude rose to around $100 a barrel after Houthi-claimed strikes on Saudi tankers, prompting U.S. military strikes on Iranian targets and raising concerns about global oil supply.

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Oil Prices Surge Above $100 as Red Sea Tanker Attacks Heighten Supply Concerns
Oil Prices Surge Above $100 as Red Sea Tanker Attacks Heighten Supply Concerns

NBC News • 23 Jul 13:09

Brent crude topped $101 a barrel and U.S. crude approached $93 after Houthi rebels claimed attacks on Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, prompting fears of broader disruptions to global energy flows.

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Oil Prices Surge as Red Sea Tanker Attack and U.S. Threats Heighten Tensions with Iran
Oil Prices Surge as Red Sea Tanker Attack and U.S. Threats Heighten Tensions with Iran

CNBC • 23 Jul 00:18

Brent and U.S. crude futures rose sharply after reports of a tanker hit near Saudi Arabia and President Trump's warning of bombing Iranian infrastructure in response to attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.

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July 22, 2026
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Oil Prices Climb as U.S. Official Says Iran Unwilling to Negotiate
Oil Prices Climb as U.S. Official Says Iran Unwilling to Negotiate

CNBC • 22 Jul 07:56

Brent crude rose about 2.5% after the U.S. Secretary of State said Iran was not serious about a diplomatic deal, while U.S. forces continued nightly strikes in the region.

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July 20, 2026
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Oil prices dip as Iran hints at possible U.S. talks amid ongoing strikes
Oil prices dip as Iran hints at possible U.S. talks amid ongoing strikes

CNBC • 20 Jul 01:14

Brent and U.S. crude fell modestly on Monday after Iran's foreign ministry said negotiations with the United States could be explored, while U.S. forces carried out a ninth night of strikes on Iranian targets.

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July 19, 2026
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Oil Prices Rise Above $90 a Barrel Amid Expanding U.S.-Iran Conflict
Oil Prices Rise Above $90 a Barrel Amid Expanding U.S.-Iran Conflict

The New York Times • 19 Jul 22:22

Brent crude climbed over 3% as the United States and Iran intensified fighting, while U.S. stock futures were largely unchanged.

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July 15, 2026
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Oil shipments through Strait of Hormuz plunge as US-Iran conflict resumes
Oil shipments through Strait of Hormuz plunge as US-Iran conflict resumes

Yahoo! Finance Canada • 15 Jul 17:29

After a brief recovery following a US-Iran memorandum, oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz have fallen to 3-5 million barrels per day, pushing Brent and WTI prices above $84 and $79 per barrel respectively.

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July 14, 2026
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Brent Crude Surpasses $85 as U.S.-Iran Conflict Revives Oil Shortage Concerns
Brent Crude Surpasses $85 as U.S.-Iran Conflict Revives Oil Shortage Concerns

Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com • 14 Jul 16:00

Escalating hostilities between the United States and Iran have lifted Brent crude above $85 a barrel, prompting OPEC to lower its 2026 demand growth forecast and reigniting worries about a global oil shortage.

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Trump's proposed Hormuz fee raises concerns over oil supply stability
Trump's proposed Hormuz fee raises concerns over oil supply stability

CNBC • 14 Jul 02:37

Analysts say a 20% levy on vessels transiting the Strait of Hormuz could add $16 per barrel to costs and heighten risks of supply disruptions, potentially affecting global oil prices.

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Trump announces shipping fees and port blockade in Strait of Hormuz, oil prices climb
Trump announces shipping fees and port blockade in Strait of Hormuz, oil prices climb

CNBC • 14 Jul 00:32

U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States will charge a 20% fee on cargo transiting the Strait of Hormuz and reinstate a blockade of Iranian ports, prompting a rise in crude oil prices.

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July 13, 2026
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Oil prices climb as US-Iran tensions raise inflation concerns for the Fed
Oil prices climb as US-Iran tensions raise inflation concerns for the Fed

Fortune • 13 Jul 10:44

Escalating conflict between the United States and Iran is pushing crude futures toward $72 a barrel, prompting analysts to warn of higher inflation and limited room for Federal Reserve rate moves.

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July 12, 2026
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Oil Prices Jump as U.S. and Iran Exchange Attacks in Persian Gulf
Oil Prices Jump as U.S. and Iran Exchange Attacks in Persian Gulf

The New York Times • 12 Jul 22:24

Brent crude rose about 3.5% to nearly $79 a barrel after the United States and Iran each claimed to have struck dozens of targets in the Gulf, raising concerns for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.

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July 08, 2026
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Oil Prices Jump Over 4% After Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire Ended
Oil Prices Jump Over 4% After Trump Declares Iran Ceasefire Ended

NBC News • 08 Jul 21:02

U.S. crude and Brent oil prices rose sharply following President Trump's remarks that the U.S.-Iran ceasefire was over, while U.S. equities fell and Treasury yields climbed.

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