#Oil Prices

Oil shock or hryvnia stability: what awaits the Ukrainian currency market in August

Economy 08/01/2026, 07:37

📈 In August, oil prices may drive up currency demand in Ukraine, but the NBU is ready for interventions. 💰 Hryvnia deposits and OVGZ remain attractive for the public. Sharp exchange rate spikes are not expected — the managed flexibility regime is working. #Ukraine #Currency #Economy

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Geopolitical shock and market reality: why oil is falling despite escalation in the Persian Gulf

Economy 07/30/2026, 09:07

Oil prices fell amidst escalation in the Persian Gulf: investors valued actual supply realities over geopolitical threats. 📉⛽️ The US and Saudi Arabia launched joint strikes on groups in Iraq, but the market reacted with restraint. 🛢️🌍

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Trump threatens Iran with 'powerful strike' after missile attack: oil surges to $90

Politics 07/29/2026, 16:19

Donald Trump saw the video of Iran's attack and promised Tehran a 'powerful strike' 🇺🇸🚀. Amidst threats of escalation in the Middle East, investors are panicking: Brent oil has surged above $90 per barrel 📈. What happens next?

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Oil surges 3.8%: How US and Saudi strikes on Iraq are hitting the market

Economy 07/29/2026, 14:49

Brent oil surged almost 4% after joint US and Saudi strikes on Iraq. 🛢️🇺🇸 Experts forecast high prices to remain due to risks in the Strait of Hormuz and the OPEC+ decision to freeze production. 📉📈

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Trump: Iran is requesting a meeting, but the US is ready to resume strikes if diplomacy fails

Politics 07/27/2026, 20:44

🇺🇸 Trump stated that Iran is requesting a meeting — but the US is ready to resume strikes if diplomacy fails. 📉 Oil prices are dropping in anticipation of progress. ⚖️ Pause in strikes — a chance for negotiations? #Iran #USA #Trump

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Trump Halts Airstrikes on Iran: Tehran Rejects Rumors of Talks and Confirms Control over the Strait of Hormuz

Politics 07/27/2026, 16:24

Donald Trump suspended airstrikes on Iran due to ammunition shortages and an exhausted list of targets 🛑✈️. Tehran rejected rumors that it requested talks and confirmed strict control over the Strait of Hormuz 🇮🇷🚢. Against the backdrop of the news, the price of Brent oil plummeted by 8% 📉

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Oil prices plummet after pause in US-Iran conflict: what is happening in the market and the Strait of Hormuz

Economy 07/27/2026, 14:14

📉 Oil prices plummeted by 5% following a pause in the US-Iran conflict. 🛑 Shipping in the Strait of Hormuz is recovering slowly. 🇺🇦 Zelenskyy: Iran is already at war against Ukraine via drones.

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Sharp surge in oil prices: Russian oil and gas revenues to rise by 60% in July

Economy 07/23/2026, 23:35

Russian budget revenues from oil and gas could soar by 60% in July due to the rise in barrel prices above $100. However, receipts for the first seven months of the year will still be lower than last year's. 🛢️📉

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Oil Surges Above $100: How Escalation in the Middle East Hits Global Markets

Economy 07/23/2026, 17:37

Oil prices have exceeded $100 per barrel for the first time in two months due to the escalation in the Middle East 🛢️📈. Houthis attacked Saudi tankers in the Red Sea, while Donald Trump's threats against Iran intensified panic in the markets. Experts warn of new price spikes if the conflict continues 🌍💥.

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Oil surges to six-week high: Trump threatens Iran, while Houthis blockade Saudi Arabia

Economy 07/23/2026, 13:20

Oil prices have surged to a 1.5-month high amid Trump's threats to Iranian infrastructure and the Houthi blockade of Saudi Arabia. 🛢️⚠️ Investors fear the closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the mining of routes. Brent exceeded $96 per barrel.

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Oil in panic: how US strikes on Iran and Houthi blockade drove up fuel prices

Economy 07/22/2026, 10:09

Brent and WTI oil prices rose against the backdrop of the escalation of the conflict between the US and Iran 🛢️. Yemeni Houthis threaten a blockade of Saudi Arabia and attacks on tankers in the Red Sea, forcing a change in logistics routes. Donald Trump stated that the war with Iran is not yet over, despite the ceasefire memorandum. 📉🔥

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Oil hits record highs: How the conflict in the Strait of Hormuz has driven up energy prices

Economy 07/20/2026, 08:23

Oil is hitting record highs again: Brent reached $90, and WTI hit $84. The cause is the breakdown of the ceasefire between the US and Iran and the threat of closing the Strait of Hormuz. 🛢️⚡️ The US and Iran are exchanging strikes, while the number of ships in the strait has halved. 📉

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Oil Soars to $85: How the Escalation of the US-Iran Conflict Hits Global Markets

Economy 07/17/2026, 06:07

Brent oil has surged above $85 amid the escalation of the conflict between the US and Iran. 🛢️⚔️ Investors fear a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea, which threatens global supplies. Donald Trump has imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports, while Tehran prepares retaliatory strikes. 📉🚢

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Oil on the Brink of $100: How a Tanker Strike and Strait of Hormuz Blockade Are Reshaping the Market

Politics 07/16/2026, 17:22

Brent crude has stalled at $84.50, but SEB Research analysts warn of a risk of growth to $100. 🛢️ The US struck the tanker M/T Belma, and traffic through the Strait of Hormuz dropped by 30%. 🚢 The situation in the Persian Gulf is critical: Iran threatens symmetrical measures, and insurance rates are soaring. 📉

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Oil Trap: How Ukrainian Drones Nullified the Kremlin's Windfall from the Middle East War

Economy 07/16/2026, 13:43

The war in the Middle East brought Russia €13 billion in oil windfalls, but Ukrainian drones nullified this effect. Attacks on refineries caused fuel shortages, inflation, and a record budget deficit of 6 trillion rubles. Ukraine is transforming into a key military power, paralyzing the Russian economy.

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US Strikes on Iran and the Threat of Strait Blockades: Oil Prices Rise Again

Politics 07/15/2026, 15:00

The US has launched a new wave of strikes on Iran to weaken the threat to shipping in the Strait of Hormuz 🇺🇸💥. Amid the risk of the Houthis blocking the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, Brent oil prices have soared to $85.72 ⛽📈. Experts are sounding the alarm: in the event of escalation, a barrel could cost $100.

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Oil surges: Trump imposes blockade on Iranian ports, Tehran strikes US infrastructure

Economy 07/15/2026, 10:19

Brent oil rose to $85.72 amid conflict escalation: Trump imposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports, while Iran attacked US infrastructure. Analysts warn: if fighting intensifies, prices could surge to $100 per barrel. 🛢️📉🇺🇸🇮🇷

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Oil Hits Records: How Escalation in the Strait of Hormuz and US Strikes on Iran Skyrocketed Fuel Prices

Economy 07/14/2026, 22:43

Oil prices surged to a one-month high amid US strikes on Iran and threats to close the Strait of Hormuz 🛢️🚢. Investors fear supply disruptions, but inflation may curb further price rises. Trump abandoned tariffs for vessel passage, betting on new agreements 🇺🇸🤝🌍

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