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Oil jumps more than a dollar as Iran talks stall and exports face fresh curbs
Economy
Published on 1 May 2026
Tehran blocks Hormuz while the U.S. tightens export limits
Oil prices surged over a dollar as Iran conflict resolution faltered. Tehran’s moves to block the Strait of Hormuz and U.S. Navy restrictions on Iranian crude exports tightened supply expectations, pushing Brent to $111.59 and WTI to $105.46. The market also weighed escalating threats of prolonged strikes if attacks resume, keeping gains on track.
- Oil climbs more than $1 as Iran talks show no progress
- Hormuz blockage and U.S. export curbs tighten supply fears
- Brent and WTI both hit strong multi-month gains
- Threats of long strikes raise risk premium further
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